About an hour ago I heard the mail truck pull up. Ben and I were eagerly awaiting what we hoped to be good news by way of a letter in the mail.
As I rushed to get to the mailbox, I literally sensed the spirit of the Lord saying, "Will you still praise me?"
My heart sank, because I knew then we didn't "get" what we'd prayed for.
I stood still in the doorway; clenching the mailbox key as a tear streamed down my face.
I looked down at my feet, and these words came over me...
"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth." (Psalm 34:1)
Today, I watched another one of our dreams fall to the ground like shattered glass.
My heart broke.
Tears fell.
But my spirit rose.
Life has dealt us an unfair hand the last 6-9 months.
I've cried enough tears to last a lifetime.
I've doubted myself and my worth more times than I can count.
But I've chosen to ignore the lies of the enemy.
We are not forgotten.
We are not cursed.
We are not abandoned.
The psalm of my life in this current season may have a melancholy tone...
but the words ring with truth and resonance.
Lord...in spite of what we've lost.....
Your praise is continually in our mouths....and we trust you.
wow...your strength is the midst of your pain is encouraging to me
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Aaron | June 17, 2008 at 07:04 PM