I know your there.

“If I could rise up high, 

and catch a glimpse of every eye, 

I would make them believe what I feel inside.”

I had a conversation with a dear friend of mine at work. We have had many short conversations of the valleys now and then that none of us like to be in, but God will use it for His glory when He puts you on display. Speak life into your situation, stay positive.  “The tongue has the power of life and death,” (Proverbs 18:21).

  

Thank you Odette for sharing your heart, hope, and showing your faith in your situation. You must have made the heavens ring. The positive words you shared with me were being heard, and carried straight to the throne of grace. It’s amazing how you knew God was preparing you from past valley situations, for this time now with you son Anthony, and the tests that are being done for his severe headaches. I know I always call you “little O”, but you were so “Big” to me as we spoke. I praise God, and give Him all the glory for how he has shown His word to be true in your life. You are certainly rising above all your valleys to the mountain views. That is faith as described in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Prayers continue to go up for Anthony, and you.

I have seen heartache, fear, and pain in many people’s lives. We all can’t escape rough times. It’s the pressing on, and not giving up that matters. God gave us the gift of life, and this life is not easy, but it’s not home either. It’s your story while you are here to point to Jesus. So while you walk it, I pray you’re walking with Him. Let Him be the ground beneath you. All the roads of the Christian life lead to this: to trust God completely, or trust ourselves. We can’t mix the two together, for, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1).  

When you rest in the Almighty, you are trusting Him fully. It always helps me to know God is there. I know He sees and hears me. So whenever I feel I’m sinking, I will find some promise in the bible related to what I’m going through, and say it back to my Father in heaven: “Remember Your word to your servant, for You have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this, Your promise preserves my life.” (Psalm 119: 49).  

“Rise up high, and catch a glimpse of every eye, make them believe what you feel inside!”

The load that you carry, becomes your story that can turn people’s attention to your Savior. Don’t hesitate to share how He preserves your life.

Glory to God

Kim