Dear Sara- I treasure all the Lord has done in your heart that you share so humbly, openly, graciously. Without the nearness of God, all those “No’s” would come and shatter our souls. As hard as they are, there’s always a gentle embrace by our Loving Shepherd in the midst of sorrow.
What a beautiful, poignant entry today! Thank you for being so willing to be honest about how to cope with the "no's" of our lives. I needed this comfort and wisdom! God bless you!
Sara, so beautiful and exactly articulates that experience of a No front God after years of nos and heartbreaks.
I loved this line: “We try to coach ourselves into a “right” response toward suffering when the best obedience and trust comes after a long, weepy, messy cry where we find God safe enough to handle and hold our big emotions.”
Yes! I have found this true over and over again as I’ve grappled with years of infertility and miscarriage. Coming to God with my honest pain and anger and desperate sadness is the way to be held by Him and encounter His love and consolation, not pretending to have it all together or try to say prayers of trust when I’m actually heartbroken, angry or sad. God is safe enough to handle our emotions and hold us through our pain. Thank you for your words of truth Sara❤️
It’s sometimes hard to take “no” from God, especially when it comes to things that are big in our mind, but God’s plans for us is the most important thing, He knows us best. Thank you for the great post
I don’t know if this will be seen because it’s a month after the original post, but wrestling and grieving a painful “no” and this post is the reason I joined the substack. What do you do when God’s lap doesn’t feel safe because it seems he continues to open the door and allow suffering into your life? I keep butting up against this and can’t seem to find comfort.
Thank you for writing this. These are similar things God has been teaching me also over these last few years. Currently going through a very hard and perplexing "no" myself. I love the hope you bring at the end. I fully believe this is true. The best things God has are on the other side of the deepest pain and disappointments. But that "best" is on the other side of getting our hearts put back together again in the Father's arms. David showed us so well that for this to happen, we need to face the pain, emotions and questions, and be transparent and vulnerable before God.
Thank you for these words! We just walked through a failed embryo transfer (only remaining one after our miracle boy)… and have had a long road of unexplained infertility. The way I told everyone (that we asked to pray for us and the embaby) the news was “God said no”- so this whole letter speaks right to me! I feel it all! I’ve read two of your books over the years, actually now 3 (including Adore!)- which I’ve been using as a devo everyday… they’ve all been such huge blessings to me. They have truly helped me shift my perspective on my relationship with the Lord, trusting Him in my deepest fears and heartbreak, sitting with Him and knowing Him deeply. Thank you so much for all your writing and the way you pour yourself out in it! The Lord speaks through you so well and I know has such a huge impact on so many like myself!
Dear Sara- I treasure all the Lord has done in your heart that you share so humbly, openly, graciously. Without the nearness of God, all those “No’s” would come and shatter our souls. As hard as they are, there’s always a gentle embrace by our Loving Shepherd in the midst of sorrow.
Thank you always for sharing. ❤️
Thank you, Pam ❤️
This is incredibly timely. Marveling at God’s goodness in giving me more confirmation in my current season!
Dear Sara,
What a beautiful, poignant entry today! Thank you for being so willing to be honest about how to cope with the "no's" of our lives. I needed this comfort and wisdom! God bless you!
Wish we could catch up in person! You and Jonathan have taught us so much about this road.
the language i needed. thank you, friend.
Love you, friend ❤️
Dear Sara ... simply beautiful reflections. I've got nothing else that hasn't already been shared by the others, especially Pam's tender response.
God's gentleness is so majestic, isn't it.
Hugs, my friend
Such timely words for my tender heart today. Thank you!
I had my own “cry it out day” 6 wks ago - they have come more frequently of late yet do draw us closer to heart of Father!😘
A run 🏃🏽♀️ on the beach w/ you Sara would hold wealth of knowledge & support - thank you for sharing virtually how God has lead 🤗
❤️
Sara, so beautiful and exactly articulates that experience of a No front God after years of nos and heartbreaks.
I loved this line: “We try to coach ourselves into a “right” response toward suffering when the best obedience and trust comes after a long, weepy, messy cry where we find God safe enough to handle and hold our big emotions.”
Yes! I have found this true over and over again as I’ve grappled with years of infertility and miscarriage. Coming to God with my honest pain and anger and desperate sadness is the way to be held by Him and encounter His love and consolation, not pretending to have it all together or try to say prayers of trust when I’m actually heartbroken, angry or sad. God is safe enough to handle our emotions and hold us through our pain. Thank you for your words of truth Sara❤️
It’s sometimes hard to take “no” from God, especially when it comes to things that are big in our mind, but God’s plans for us is the most important thing, He knows us best. Thank you for the great post
I don’t know if this will be seen because it’s a month after the original post, but wrestling and grieving a painful “no” and this post is the reason I joined the substack. What do you do when God’s lap doesn’t feel safe because it seems he continues to open the door and allow suffering into your life? I keep butting up against this and can’t seem to find comfort.
I'm late to reading this, but treasured it so. Thank you, Sara!
Thank you for writing this. These are similar things God has been teaching me also over these last few years. Currently going through a very hard and perplexing "no" myself. I love the hope you bring at the end. I fully believe this is true. The best things God has are on the other side of the deepest pain and disappointments. But that "best" is on the other side of getting our hearts put back together again in the Father's arms. David showed us so well that for this to happen, we need to face the pain, emotions and questions, and be transparent and vulnerable before God.
Thank you for these words! We just walked through a failed embryo transfer (only remaining one after our miracle boy)… and have had a long road of unexplained infertility. The way I told everyone (that we asked to pray for us and the embaby) the news was “God said no”- so this whole letter speaks right to me! I feel it all! I’ve read two of your books over the years, actually now 3 (including Adore!)- which I’ve been using as a devo everyday… they’ve all been such huge blessings to me. They have truly helped me shift my perspective on my relationship with the Lord, trusting Him in my deepest fears and heartbreak, sitting with Him and knowing Him deeply. Thank you so much for all your writing and the way you pour yourself out in it! The Lord speaks through you so well and I know has such a huge impact on so many like myself!