Isn’t that awesome! He holds us steady as a post…. think of a post placed half heartily in the ground, it sways with the wind this way and that. Now picture ropes fastened to the post with stakes securely in the dirt around the ground. That is a visual of Jesus’ tight hold on us..no matter how hard the wind blows, the ropes hold tight.
But I like to go a step farther and picture the post clinging to the ropes for dear life!
I want to cling to Jesus for dear life. When ever the storm winds blow, I want to have my grip firmly on my Savior. Cancer, autism, heart transplants, financial struggles… nothing is to big for Christ, and I have to continually remind myself of that. Its moment by moment, step by step. But He gives me just enough strength to take the next step, He doesn’t expect me to borrow from the strength he gave me yesterday. He is already in my tomorrow, and He has foreknowledge of everything ahead of me. That can either freak me out (lack of control) or bring me unsurmountable peace.
Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,
or, whine, Israel, saying,
“God has lost track of me.
He doesn’t care what happens to me”?
Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening?
God doesn’t come and go. God lasts.
He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired,
gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don’t get tired,
they walk and don’t lag behind.
Isaiah 40:28-31 (The Message)
My God Lasts. He doesn’t get tired of me or my heartache. He doesn’t pause to catch His breath when I freak out. He knows everything about me, inside and out. He energizes me when I get tired. He gives me strength when I feel like dropping out.
He gives me strength.
“Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come,
He will come with vengeance;
with divine retribution
he will come to save you.”
- Isaiah 35:4
I am waiting Lord.
:whistle: :wub:
Unsurmountable Peace, Wow Heather, I will take this one over freaking out anyday. Jesus has you right where He wants you right now as He is working out His plan in your life. I am praying for you as you look to Him for all you need. I love you girl and pray for your complete healing that is in progress right now.
Laurie in Ca.
Hi Heather, Just wanted to finally leave you a message to let you know how much your writings mean to me. My family has been going through some rough times lately with sicknesses and deaths. I look forward to reading your blog to see your perspective and be reminded of how important it is to remember that God is always with us, even when it feels like he’s not. I think you’re beautiful inside and out. I hope that you’re able to take the comments that energize you and allow them to lift you up, and let go of the other comments that detract (i know this is so difficult to do). I was sad to read that you were bothered by some of the comments on previous posts. I pray for you and your family every day. Blessings – Kathleen
OK :whistle: Now I’m singing along with YOU! Shouting your Praises!
Who knows what blog I was on earlier this morning when I clicked on Especially Heather in iGoogle…I’m sure it had a beautiful picture of you…SMILING….Praising & Shouting…
breaking through, with an update of you and all but it had no place for comments, so I went to Contact Us :silly: :sideways:
I thought that you were changing evreything! :blush:
Well, I commented and even subscribed because I didn’t want to loose connection!!! And now look…here you are, footloose
and fancy free!!! Give Heather more strength, O Lord and be her post daily, to cling to…like this and previous posts…(haha)LOL…two kinds of POSTS…YOUR visual is GREAT! Your verses are PERFECT! and YOU will rise up on Eagles’ Wings!!! He does know you and me, INSIDE and OUT (that’s a good song!!!) &
HE :heart: LOVES US anyways and never tires of us coming to Him-Jesus is your JOY and STRENGTH! Your whole paragraph before Isaiah is SUPERB!!! As you remind yourself, you remind us…let’s go for UNSURMOUNTABLE PEACE!!! Way to go Heather! Shouting and singing along…(but I feel a little bit crazy with that above explanation and email I sent you earlier today). I know you got it because they sent me a copy and a number!
So, here I am…in line with my number….waiting in the Lord too.:wub: Hugs to you all from sunny Mexico…Peggy
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Once again, you have spoken so eloquently, you are an inspiration to sooooo many. I sit in the shadows to hear your words of enlightenment, encouragement, grace, love, salvation, strength, and lastly, JOY in His name! And over and over, you deliver! God is so working His plan within you, girl!!! :biggrin: “Thank you” is not enough for the path you have helped to set me on! Your love, devotion, and thankfulness for HIM is nothing short of contagious. :wub: Your FAITH in His plan has renewed my faith, and I pray for your family’s continued strength and healing every day. I thank God for you every day!
Keep on keeping on!! My love and gratefulness to you, from Florida!
Great scriptures to live by. Love the look of your blog. Many blessings to you.
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What an encouraging, comforting post. Yes, the Lord is who we must cling to at all times. My heart is and always will be His. God Bless You!
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I like that, “God lasts.” I love that He also, ever lasts…which makes Him Everlasting! That song by Chris Tomlin, “Everlasting God” has taken us through some trials this past year. Just needin’ to know that my God lasts. Typing my rope of hope to Him.
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Thank you Heather. As always you have made me look past myself and my problems and look to God.
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I just came across your blog for the first time and I’m blown away by you and your family’s story and hardships. What a blessing that your Faith is SO strong!
I lost my son to brain cancer in 2005 and know how faith can get you through times that seem impossible to come through.
I will be praying for you…praying hard for your whole family. Your faith is so inspiring. When times seem low, please remember that…that there are people who will read this story of yours and their faith in God will grow…that is a gift!
He has been my Rock these past few months, and you have inspired me to take things step by step, totally trusting Him to be what I need at every turn. Love you, girl. Thank you for praying for me. :heart:
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Oh thank you for the encouragement from the Father. I so needed to be put in my place tonight . May you continue to seek his strength and His JOY!
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Amen!!!