Blessings

It seems like I write on this topic often.
Maybe I don't learn the first time.
Maybe writing helps me to process everything that is going on.
Maybe it's one way I can praise God in the storm.
I think it's all of the above.

To say that I've been on a roller coaster these past 6 weeks would be an understatement, my emotions and mood are up and down on a good day. Lately I've been all over the place and sometimes I go from joyful to bawling my eyes out in the matter of 5 minutes. Seriously, in the past half an hour I have laughed and cried, multiple times. Exahusting... VERY!

As much as I dislike these difficult times, they truly are time of the greatest growth in my relationship with God. Each time, I learn more about who God is, the truth of His Word and the strength of His promises. No, these storms of life are not fun... at all, but it's worth it. It really is. It's in the storms that God reveals everything His Word tells us about His character to be true.

When everything that you've been leaning on falls out from underneath you, it's then you realize that you weren't the one holding on to begin with.
When He is all you have, you learn that He is all you need.
It's always hard to say this during the storm, but I am thankful for the hard times, the painful times and the confusing times.

What if my greatest disappointments, 
Or the aching of this life 
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can’t satisfy
What if trials of this lifeThe rain, the storms, the hardest nightsAre your mercies in disguise - Blessings, Laura Story

God didn't give you the life that you have because He thought you could handle it, He gave it to you because He knew that you couldn't. It's through the rain, the thunder, and the crashing waves that I realize that I need Him more that I even know. I seem to have to learn this over and over again (if I could only learn things the first time around)!

The truth is, I am blessed, incredibly blessed. We all are.
Blessed with simple things like the cool fall breeze, a warm mug of tea, a hug from a friend.
Overwhelmed with the love of the family of God, and the generosity of friends and family.
Amazed by the mercies of God, the hope found in Him, and the deep, deep love shown on the Cross.

Thank You Jesus that You are the Comforter, Healer and Giver of Every Breath. Thank You for these times that remind us that Your Word is true and Your love never fails. These times grow my love for You and show me that You remain sovereign even in the chaos. Jesus I trust You with the past hurts, present pain and future disappointments knowing that You will bring good out of it all. You are good and You are faithful. Thank You Lord for that. I love You Jesus, with all that I am.