Have circumstances ever challenged your trust? You find yourself in a battle to believe, as worry wipes away all evidence of grace.
I have!
During those awkward hours, and often days, I have little to say beyond mental whisperings to God alone.
Cynicism overpowers serenity, and in those moments of humanness I don’t like the person I am inside.
During these uncomfortable times of unbelief, all attempts to write away my frustration fail. Feelings of satiation ebb away as if my soul has been punctured through, repeatedly, with a hot metal rod.
And then, in time, the mystery of surrender surrounds, empowering me to open my hand and release the object of my obsession, plugging holes with rivets of grace.
The cup of my soul opens wide and words begin to trickle. Poetry flows forth after days of wrestling with wordlessness.
This is the mystery of abiding. When we can’t, He can.
*Original Renaissance photograph by Justing Luna
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Great post! Circumstances frequently challenge my faith and beliefs. “Let go and let God” is something I have been hearing a lot lately. Now the matter is letting Him do His work while I have faith. I am currently reading “Drop the Rock” and it is really helping. Glad I stopped by today.
Take care,
Darlene
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Darlene,
Thank you for the encouraging comment. I’m sure trying to “Let go and let God” but boy is it difficult to do. I’ll look into the book you’re reading. It sounds interesting. Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, I have felt this way too.
Patricia,
I’m sooo glad someone has. Thanks for relating.
What a cool painting and word combo! I love God’s creativity in you, friend!
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Thanks Cheryl,
I’m enjoying a season of creativity like never before.