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“The LORD also will be a refuge for the
oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:9 (NIV)
Several
years ago, I went through a time of prolonged depression. At my husband’s
suggestion, I took a 30-day personal leave from my job. While I wasn’t as
knowledgeable about God’s Word, I did rely on Him to help me through.
On the
heels of that time, my husband had to be hospitalized due to something that
could have been life-threatening. One year later, he had to be admitted for a
lengthy stay. When he returned home, certain issues were touch and go. God and
praying people helped me through some very tough times.
During
this time, I felt led to change churches. There I found Jesus real and learned
He walked with me through the difficult times. My husband found the LORD just
over a year later. We hold in high esteem those people we met and prayed with
almost 30 years ago.
Jesus is
still with me, especially during the trying times of life. For that, I am
thankful. A list of the events where Jesus guided me would prove exhaustive.
Almost every day, He reminds me of His protective presence over me.
While all these issues belong to my past, I am humbled that
God was there for me and has allowed me to grow in Him and also use me to
minister to others.
I appreciate this reminder. He is indeed a stronghold in the day of trouble, the very best kind of help!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by. Our VBS started tonight. I more or less headed up registration for the school. I't's been a busy few days getting things finalized.
DeleteOh, how happy I am that Jesus got you through that time, and your husband found Him! Now you are helping others--myself included--through our rough waters!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being my friend,
Jen
Thank you, Jeanette. We have to 'choose life' in order to gain ground in and rise above our traumatic seasons. Praying for you and yours.
DeleteIt takes difficult circumstances for us to sometimes see what God is doing in our lives. What a blessing your husband found the Lord then!
ReplyDeleteThank you ,Terri for stopping by. His health has deteriorated in the intervening years but I feel blessed to still have him around to share life.
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