Month Of Hell - Or Was It Really?
Posted: Friday, November 21, 2008
by Michelle Mackin
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I had written my last article on how I had hit a pedestrian, I was extremely grateful that she had walked away with only a scratch and a few bruises.
Since, I keep wondering when I will climb up out of the valley and see the mountaintop. I am fully aware that everyone has to go through the valley at some point.
My problem is probably not enough patience. Oh, how I hate that word!
Writing this article with one hand is what I have always wanted to do. Nonetheless, I am having Searchwarp withdrawals so I will finish it no matter how long it takes me.
Commercially, Christmas will be very small for my family and friends. That's okay however. I firmly believe that everyday should be a day of Thanksgiving for the birth of Jesus Christ.
When I am in a valley, God's word is one of the best comforter's I know. God also tells me to thank Him in all things. I would like to encourage those in the valley with a couple of scriptures.
"When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned." ISAIAH 43:12 (NIV) Knowing that God has my back brings much peace.
"Grace was given me." EPHESIANS 3:8 (NIV) What more of a gift could anyone ask for, that God freely gave us His love and the life of His son Jesus?
Even if you are not a believer, try Gods word. Don't mistake it for rituals or religion as those are man made, and every one of us falls short.
So no matter what is happening in my life, I have refuge in the Lord. How could I ever repay such a gift? I cannot.
Michelle Mackin is a pastor's wife. While working in business and bookkeeping she is a mother of three and grandmother of three. While her first desire is to serve the Lord, she also loves music, puzzles, lakes and the ocean. Michelle has no time to get bored. To read other articles go to Wordcasters, http://blogzorg.ning.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Hi Michelle,Hooray!!! I loved your one handed article. See, you CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens you! The neat thing about hitting a bottom is that the only way you can go from there is UP. God bless you.Thanks Mark,It took awhile, but I finally managed.Love you
hi michelle,Hold on, and when you feel yourself sliding, God will hold you up. this too, shall pass. you are learning by this experience, whether you are conscious of it or not, even if it's painful.be well,my best to you,sueYes sue, God does hold me up. When I reflect back, it is always the Lord's footprints and not my own.
Michelle,I am glad you are feeling support from God and friends. In the last four months I have lost my mother, ex-wife and now my mother-in-law. I have learned to cherish every moment as if it was my last. Heal quickly and be well. Thanks for your article.Hi James,I am sorry to hear of all the loss. You remind me that there is always someone else going through possibly something worse.God bless you always,James, I am so sorry about all of your losses but so proud of you for your strength. I know you couldn't do it alone. Blessings to you!James, I knew about your mother, but didn't know about your ex wife and mother-in- law. You must be going through some tough emotions. I have a feeling you're a trooper like your mother and will pull through with a chuckle.My thoughts & love.
I always enjoy reading your articles. Keep it up even if you have to type with your feet.Thanks Jeff,I am glad you enjoy them. I think you are probably one of the people who knows me well. See you soon.Hugs and blessings my friend
One -handed and still witnessing, I love you! I am glad you are holding onto his word. Our God is no purposeless god. Carry on with the one-handed witnessing. Let’s keep in touch on email. Love Always.Thanks Christine!I will find a way to witness one way or another. It is the least we can do for Him.Hugs and love,Michelle
Michelle, I was thinking about you and came looking for you. I'm happy I found the one-armed Jesus bandit declaring the goodness of the Lord! LOL
You know Who it takes when in the valley. You haven't camped out, pitched a tent and order take-out . . . you're coming through. "Ye though I walk through the valley . . . " Keep on walking, my sister. I'm with you in prayer as so many others are.
Imagine the hell the enemy is catching for messin' with you?!?!?! Do a little dance for that!
Love and hugs,
AvisThanks Avis,I fall so short, but witnessing is the best. I hope the enemy is screaming right now. If I did a little dance and broke my leg, it would be well worth watching him burn and shrivel..By the way, I even get to play the store keeper at a play we are doing at church called "Ebenezer Scrooge." hahahaMy rating is plumeting here and that kind of bothers me, but I still refuse tl allow him power to bring down my self-worth. I am a child of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. Amen!
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