As I was reflecting over my life and the adversities I have faced, I pictured myself as one of those blow up clowns that you punch and it keeps popping back up. I have been called an airhead, so I suppose that image would explain a lot! But kidding aside, when faced with a crisis, we all have a choice to make. We can either face it with Jesus, clinging all the while to the hem of His robe....or turn away believing that God somehow does not care or doesn’t even exist.
I can testify to the fact that clinging desperately to the Lord is the only way to go. My most traumatic crisis was to be disowned by my daughter which has resulted in not seeing my two precious granddaughters for over two years now. I could never have faced such heartbreak without my precious Yeshua/Jesus, who weeps for me and for them. That said...I have I undergone a spiritual change from within, not unlike that experienced by a caterpillar while inside its cocoon.
Emotional trauma aside, somehow, I also manage to get out of bed in the morning, despite unrelenting pain in my spine. And yet....I am so happy with my life and experience, at least most of the time....the peace that passes all understanding.
The Apostle Paul wrote about the thorn in his side that made his weakness strong in Gods strength. Well, some mornings I feel as though I have done battle with a cactus, but you know, I have won the battle because my Lord has sustained me and for that I am truly grateful.
In the end end it does not matter who rejects me, who likes me, who criticizes or judges me, nor shall I be concerned about physical or emotional pain. Yeshua/Jesus always accepts me, corrects me without criticism, pleads my case rather than judge me, and never fails to bind my wounds, physical and otherwise.
I have come to recognize every crisis as an opportunity for growth. Now, rather than complain (OK after I complain a little bit......OK maybe a lot) I face the challenge head on and say”OK Lord, here we grow again.”
No comments:
Post a Comment