It's been a day that hasn't completely made sense.
I wanted it to, but it went on and I felt as if everything was crumbling down like a stale cookie. Do you know the feeling when you desperately want for closure in all that comes your way, but that closure doesn't arrive? It doesn't seem to add up, or feel complete. But do you think that maybe there are days like this so God can let us know that He is the only One who makes sense? I mean, with Him it all adds up, everything. We find a whole, complete love that we can always trust and run to. When everything else ends with no meaning, He always does.
So, it took me awhile (I've never been a first place winner at problem solving) but I believe I found that not so hidden lesson that I was supposed to learn. And today is ending really well, I have to say. I'm listening to The First Noel by Scotty McCreary, was just snacking on white chocolate chips and ginger ale (perfection), and my friend Lily called and made me laugh just when I needed it. :)
God is just really awesome, and I'm so happy He gave us all this today to live...
And we have another today to look forward to tomorrow.
Is there something big and exciting that you're looking forward to? Maybe it's small, like white chocolate chips and ginger ale. But sometimes those small things are really the biggest. :)
I totally get this. Is such a relief to know God is the only constant thing. To know that you don't have to worry about today or tomorrow; who will come in and out of your life; what problems will arise and the solutions you may or may not find. After all is said and done, God is the only steady structure that won't ever leave you wanting!
ReplyDeleteI love this and love that you are looking at the situation this way :) <3
I am looking forward to writing Christmas cards, an ugly sweater party with my friends next month, and the day when I will get my voice back and not be sick anymore :P
Amen. It's kind of like falling backwards and realizing Who caught you is All that matters. <3
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lacey, you're always such a great encourager. :)
Oh, I need to write Christmas cards soon, too, and that party sounds like such a blast. :D
That must be hard, poor thing! I'm going to say a prayer for you right now. <3
Thanks for this post Michelle! I'm feeling a little down right now because I messed up on the scones I was making for a get-together with friends on Friday and even though I made the final draft of the essay I've been working on for a REALLY long time I don't feel like it was as good as I wanted it to be. I suppose I'm just putting myself down and this all happens for a reason. But I'm encouraged to read about my loving Savior and how He does give us little bursts of joy when we need it sometimes. He is always there to pick us up and give us peace when we need it too.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I loved the little snoopy picture. ;)
Blessings, friend!
-Madi
I'm so glad it helped you, Madi! Those kind of days are never easy and it all feels helpless, but that's right, He always picks us back up. <3 Thank you for such a sweet comment. :) Blessings to you too, friend!
DeleteThe closure thing...and things not making sense... i compleeetellllly get that. About roughly a year ago, I had a relationship with a guy who went off to college but then for some personal reasons he said we couldn't be together anymore. But after that he still talked to me a looot. And his parents still acted like they thought we were together because i saw his parents all the time at church and they'd ask me how he was doing so i dont think he had told them. And then he just one day stopped talking to me completely. But then he came back for winter break and i had to see him a lot because of church and other activities that we both got invited too and he basically ignored me. I tried to talk to him and get closure and still be friends, and it didn't work. he literally wouldn't give it to me. He didn't want to be friends, he won't tell me what he is feeling and what's going on, and i finally elarned that he probably wont ever let me in on this so i need to let it go and give it to God. It's been roughly a year now, and i saw him over thanksgiving break and nothing has changed with him, but there has been change in me and i feel 100% fine this time around. I've learned to accept the things i can't change and count on God to work things out the way it has to be. And im not even hurt anymore. Thats the best part. God really does heal you if you take solace in His arms. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was a bit long, so sorry. I just wanted to let you know that i can relate. And some days i still wonder what he is/was thinkjing and wish i had that closure but for the most part, I just let it go. And things are so much better when that happens.
Three more things; 1. I LOVE SCOTTY MCREERY. 2. Did you know my middle name is Noel? Yeah, my parents are a fan of christmas. 3. I LOVE SNOOPY. Ooh I lied 4. I love this post<3
I'm so sorry that happened to you, Sophie. <3 I honestly don't understand how people can do things like that, without an explanation. But I'm so, *so* happy that God gave you peace and closure. I know that I've had times where it's seemed to be years without any, but no matter when it happens, it always happens and that's always something to be peaceful about. :)
ReplyDeleteDon't be sorry! It's a testimony to everyone (including me) again of how faithful our Savior is. <3 :)
I love him too. ^_^ Oh my goodness, that is such a pretty middle name! That's actually been one of my favorite names for awhile now. :) Snoopy is the bomb, haha! Thank you SO much, girl. <3
I relate *everything* to music. So naturally, when I read the title of this [very sweet] blog, I immediately thought of this song: http://youtu.be/OkZ4kGOg0nA
ReplyDeleteNot sure if you've heard it before, but it's honestly one of my favorites. ;)
#hug