Sara, I'm seventy-five and still very much a child of God. Learning more each day. Lots of bumps on this road but ever moving forward. Getting to know more about God every day. Leaning on Him through the good and the bad. We are in this together. All of us and - God.
I feel uncertain of what tomorrow will bring. Like you in your 40s and I in my 50s(!), shouldn’t these risky steps be reserved for our 20s. Yet here I stand leaving a job with none on the horizon. Feeling peaceful and questioning if that’s God or I’m being totally irresponsible. Wanting to believe that my dream is what God wants to bless me with today. Feeling like I’m running out of time, but remembering that “for everything a season”. Thank you for making me feel less alone.
oh goodness, can I relate to this wrestle. I tend to think that peace and the hope of God's move, even if overshadowed by doubt, is an indicator of growth.
This is so good 😭 so so sorry you’re walking the remediation road! We too have been dealing with mold and consequential health issues (for like the tenth time in the last 7 years), and I have been memorizing Psalm 103 and clinging to His benefits in this season of confusion and ache.
“an invitation into the mystery”, O friend, there is not a more certain place, is there? And to offer an outreached hand from one a generation ahead of you, as the years go on, the mystery is feeling more and more certain, and in a childlike way, safer. It’s in that place that we can be more His and thus more ourselves. As always, thank you for mining for the heart words that bring Him closer. 💜
Powedful and precisely where I am and how I feel. All the certainty I crave is crumbling as I learn again how to trust Him at a deeper level. Thank you!
Thank you, Sara, for your words that bring both feelings of solidarity (whew!) and a welcome description of some feelings and thoughts I have been experiencing. The poem is getting printed out to put by my desk - thank you so much.
Timely confirmation for me today. So well said! Only going thru the circumstances of life in my 50's have I understood what living one day at a time really means, and feels like.
Yep, I needed this reminder today. Right in the middle major unknowns and wondering what God is up to. Pretty sure I'm on the right path, taking the steps he's ordained for me, but not having outcomes (yet) that I thought. Keep thinking as I near 50, I surely will have it all figured out one day . . . He does.
This spoke to me in a way that I can’t describe…I’m definitely not a writer. But I so appreciate those like you, who have that gift. So thank you for using your gift for His glory. God knew I needed this, of course. Thank you for being a a honorable vessel and servant for our King. I thank God for you!
My appt went well & no cause for concern @ the moment thankfully - mysterious lump is thought to only be degenerative thickening and will keep eye on it yet no further appts unless it starts to cause issue 😘
Sara, this really hit home. I'm in the dark with you, and its a little spooky except we have a Father who can be trusted. What do we do when our feelings _don't_ trust? I have lately felt like a rebellious toddler. Mysterious illness coalescing into probable autoimmune syndrome, maybe 2 of them, still trying to figure it out, but a life-change suggestion butted right up against my "don't want to", and I had an inner "foot-stomping" moment until I could get myself by the scruff of the neck and give myself a shake. "Don't be stubborn," I tell myself. "God knows what He is doing/allowing, and His motives are undeniably good and loving." Oh but the feelings...I understand what you were expressing so beautifully.
This was so perfectly, and beautifully expressed! Thank you for your gift of putting words to the feelings I have, but often can’t find the words to express 💕
Sara, I'm seventy-five and still very much a child of God. Learning more each day. Lots of bumps on this road but ever moving forward. Getting to know more about God every day. Leaning on Him through the good and the bad. We are in this together. All of us and - God.
Blessings today as you look to the light!!
Jan
I love this
Thank you. Picture how God taught the Israelites in the wilderness. One day at a time. Blessings.
I feel uncertain of what tomorrow will bring. Like you in your 40s and I in my 50s(!), shouldn’t these risky steps be reserved for our 20s. Yet here I stand leaving a job with none on the horizon. Feeling peaceful and questioning if that’s God or I’m being totally irresponsible. Wanting to believe that my dream is what God wants to bless me with today. Feeling like I’m running out of time, but remembering that “for everything a season”. Thank you for making me feel less alone.
oh goodness, can I relate to this wrestle. I tend to think that peace and the hope of God's move, even if overshadowed by doubt, is an indicator of growth.
I never looked at it that way. I like that a lot. It sits well in my soul. Thank you.
This is so good 😭 so so sorry you’re walking the remediation road! We too have been dealing with mold and consequential health issues (for like the tenth time in the last 7 years), and I have been memorizing Psalm 103 and clinging to His benefits in this season of confusion and ache.
oh my!!
“an invitation into the mystery”, O friend, there is not a more certain place, is there? And to offer an outreached hand from one a generation ahead of you, as the years go on, the mystery is feeling more and more certain, and in a childlike way, safer. It’s in that place that we can be more His and thus more ourselves. As always, thank you for mining for the heart words that bring Him closer. 💜
"the mystery is feeling more and more certain" ... holding on to this, Sallie
Powedful and precisely where I am and how I feel. All the certainty I crave is crumbling as I learn again how to trust Him at a deeper level. Thank you!
Thank-you for this beautiful reminder, dear friend. There is so much beauty in the mystery we so often fight.
so much affection for you, friend ❤️
Sara, thank you!! I needed this so desperately this morning!!!! Bless you!
I can’t love this post enough. Thank you, Sara!
Oh Sara, this perspective is beautiful. Thank you.
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Thank you, Sara, for your words that bring both feelings of solidarity (whew!) and a welcome description of some feelings and thoughts I have been experiencing. The poem is getting printed out to put by my desk - thank you so much.
Timely confirmation for me today. So well said! Only going thru the circumstances of life in my 50's have I understood what living one day at a time really means, and feels like.
I like this. yes. I am here too.
Yep, I needed this reminder today. Right in the middle major unknowns and wondering what God is up to. Pretty sure I'm on the right path, taking the steps he's ordained for me, but not having outcomes (yet) that I thought. Keep thinking as I near 50, I surely will have it all figured out one day . . . He does.
He does ... amen.
This spoke to me in a way that I can’t describe…I’m definitely not a writer. But I so appreciate those like you, who have that gift. So thank you for using your gift for His glory. God knew I needed this, of course. Thank you for being a a honorable vessel and servant for our King. I thank God for you!
This was very kind, Sondra. Thank you ❤️
I am facing my 1st appt with orthopedic oncologist to review mass/cyst on foot next week & trusting God’s enduring plan! 😘
Becky, I am praying for you right now 💜
Thank you Sallie!! 🥰 🙏🏼
My appt went well & no cause for concern @ the moment thankfully - mysterious lump is thought to only be degenerative thickening and will keep eye on it yet no further appts unless it starts to cause issue 😘
Sara, this really hit home. I'm in the dark with you, and its a little spooky except we have a Father who can be trusted. What do we do when our feelings _don't_ trust? I have lately felt like a rebellious toddler. Mysterious illness coalescing into probable autoimmune syndrome, maybe 2 of them, still trying to figure it out, but a life-change suggestion butted right up against my "don't want to", and I had an inner "foot-stomping" moment until I could get myself by the scruff of the neck and give myself a shake. "Don't be stubborn," I tell myself. "God knows what He is doing/allowing, and His motives are undeniably good and loving." Oh but the feelings...I understand what you were expressing so beautifully.
This was so perfectly, and beautifully expressed! Thank you for your gift of putting words to the feelings I have, but often can’t find the words to express 💕