In Christ Alone!

A Scene of Salvation

Hello my friends,

Thank you to those who read and commented on my last entry. I know it was long.  And thank you to those who have been praying for me. It has been needed and is extremely appreciated.

I feel like saying something profound and thought provoking, but I'm seriously to tired to come up with anything. So I'm just going to say what is in my mind and heart this very moment.

I wish I could explain how I feel right now. I am in physical pain, I'm exhausted, I'm stressed, I'm tired, I'm behind financially, I'm a tad gloomy thanks to the last week of cloudy days . . . . . . but inside I couldn't be happier. It's like I have a true calm & satisfied spirit about me that is unexplainable. Almost as if I'm in love and all else doesn't matter. But who could satisfy ME? There is only One who can. And He is!

Standing all alone, in an open field, my toes dig roughly into the barren hard ground. Dry dirt catches the wind and stings my sleepless eyes, causing cold tears to stream my pale cheeks. All alone, yet surrounded by stress I gasp for a breath of fresh air. I cough. The air is dry and dusty. The wind begins to pull at the clothes on my sore body, whisking my hair past the depressed expression on my dirty face. As I gaze helplessly towards the sky I realize I'm in the center of an ever-growing fierce tornado of Life. Everything around me makes me frustrated. The bills, lack of time, and procrastinated assignments swirl closer and closer to my conscience. I fall to my knees, exhausted from standing in the same spot for weeks. As the wind and dust pick up I close my mouth and close my eyes. The smell is bitter with hypocrisy. I raise my chapped hands to the swirling skies and cry out with all that is left in me. Begging for someone to hear me, find me, help me. Suddenly, I am pelted with hard cold drops of rain. To sore to move and having no where to run for shelter I remain still. Slowly, the dust starts to settle. The sound of rain falling in sheets to the hard ground is loud yet soothing. The smell sweetens with hope. Dripping wet the rain finally lets up. The wind ceases and the clouds part, revealing blinding rays of sun. My heart fills with peace. I am still surrounded with Life, but now the Comforter fulfills my deepest longing. A smile sneaks onto my flushed cheeks and my sore body stands in Praise of the One who heard my cry.

Yup, that pretty much sums it up. Surrounded with tribulations of Life, I am satisfied and full of hope, but only because of Christ! God Bless~

Hullo, as Frodo would say

7:33 AM, Apr. 5, 2006 .. Posted by Jocelyndixon

I will make sure I pray for you and your spirit. I know He has a plan for you and will give you complete satifaction in his plans. Keep on having a Godly atittude and showing God's love to everyone. I enjoyed reading your post.

Thanks,
Luthien Tiniveil

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3:18 PM, Apr. 7, 2006 .. Posted by PinkFlamingo

Thanks for sharing. Isn't it incredible when, in the midst of trials, we can still be at peace because we know God is sovereign?! Praise Him for that.
I'll say a prayer for you. Have a great weekend,
Ashley

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3:55 PM, Apr. 9, 2006 .. Posted by JB

May the Lord bless you in this time! Isn't it amazing how He uses our weakness to reveal His strength? Remain broken, sister. Keep waiting PASSIONATELY.
Galatians 6:9