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My story is not what you might expect from a pastor’s wife, counselor and life coach. I came into marriage with many emotional wounds and unhealthy patterns that left mess after mess in my wake. Thankfully, that’s not where the story ends! Visit my website or follow my social media!
Wow. Thank you for this honest post Beth. I can so relate to you … it’s so hard when we continue to keep seeking God and feel alone and like He’s not listening. In retrospect however I see so much good that has come out of those moments – greater dependance on Him and reliance on His power. I need to remember that when I’m next tested, but it’s hard isn’t it? I pray God has brought you through to see that everything works out for good, no matter how hard it is. I love the quote “Sometimes when you wonder why you can’t hear God’s voice during your trials. Remember that the teacher is always quiet during the test”. I hope you are strengthened as you walk through your life and the trials that come.
Thank you for your kind words, Sam. And yes, it is very hard, but like you’ve said, there’s so much that God does when it seems He is silent. I’ve recognized that–often much later than when I’m in the middle of the pain and mess. But every time God confirms He is for me and working in ways that are eternal, my faith is strengthened. I’m a work-in-progress, but that means I’m moving and growing! So I’ll take that! 😉
I remember a time in my life when I felt so alone from God and felt like no one understood what I was going though. I was sitting at a stop light and suddenly a thought flashed through my brain. and I realized that of course Jesus knew how I felt. He had experienced excruciating pain on the cross, people had mocked him and not understood him, and he had not had a fair life or one free of trials. Yes Jesus understood and more. And that brought me so much comfort. He can sympathize with us and our pain and trials because he was once human like we are.
Yes, that’s so true, Theresa! Thanks for sharing about your encounter and the truth God revealed to you. It’s good to know I’m not alone in this struggle. Thanks for your encouragement, my friend!