Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and friends for Five Minute Friday.
This is where we come together writing for 5 minutes without editing or overthinking.
I love this community.
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You go through something so hard. So hard that you fear it will break you. And it does. Your heart shatters into tiny pieces. You cry and you rage and you can't possibly understand how God could allow it to happen. You scream from somewhere deep in your soul...WHY? Someone says...something good will come of it. Something. Some day. You can't wrap your head around that at all. You are broken. Little by little He puts the pieces of your heart back together, but you walk wounded for too long. You're forever changed. But you stop asking why. You stop asking Him what good could come from it. You can't grasp that during the healing. It is too much to bear.
A few years later you're sitting around the table with other moms. And she bares her heart and leaks all over you. In that one moment it hits you. This. This is part of why. You listen to her pain and you know deep in the part of you that stopped asking why that some day has come. You offer up a prayer asking Him to give you the words. And only two words come...I know. And in the speaking of those two words you know exactly why you were broken.
We know that God causes everything to work together for the good
of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28
You go through something so hard. So hard that you fear it will break you. And it does. Your heart shatters into tiny pieces. You cry and you rage and you can't possibly understand how God could allow it to happen. You scream from somewhere deep in your soul...WHY? Someone says...something good will come of it. Something. Some day. You can't wrap your head around that at all. You are broken. Little by little He puts the pieces of your heart back together, but you walk wounded for too long. You're forever changed. But you stop asking why. You stop asking Him what good could come from it. You can't grasp that during the healing. It is too much to bear.
A few years later you're sitting around the table with other moms. And she bares her heart and leaks all over you. In that one moment it hits you. This. This is part of why. You listen to her pain and you know deep in the part of you that stopped asking why that some day has come. You offer up a prayer asking Him to give you the words. And only two words come...I know. And in the speaking of those two words you know exactly why you were broken.
We know that God causes everything to work together for the good
of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28
Ah yes! That power of using all things together for good! Love this and love that we are neighbors today! (Missed you at the FMFParty!)
ReplyDeleteAlways love being next to you in the FMF moment friend! Missed you too! Blessings!
DeleteI love it!! Love that you tucked that scripture in at the end! Love that those two words can change a bad thing into a blessing... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Blessings friend!
DeleteDefinitely love moments like that in life. May God continue to bring redemption to the moments we've experienced brokenness...:)
ReplyDeleteAmen friend! All things for His good. Blessings!
Deleteoohhhhh yes.......nothing is for nought......
ReplyDeleteYou're such a gift to your Mom's group Wendy.
Thank you so much Fiona! So thankful to be used by Him. Blessings friend!
DeleteWendy, there is always glory to be found in our trials. Praise Him that He allows us to be witness when it happens! Just beautiful! :)
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That is so true Mindy, but so hard to see in the midst of them. Grateful that He allowed mine to be used for good. Blessings!
DeleteOh my friend, this I know. I have hope that God will continue to use the broken pieces of my life to encourage others. Missed you at the party tonight!
ReplyDeleteFriend I know that you know this place. I am so thankful that you share your heart and am even more thankful for the gift of you. Blessings and much love!
DeleteThank you for your post, it was inspiring to read. I appreciate the heart that goes into these posts. Have a blessed day. Tara.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tara! May all of it point to Him. Blessings!
DeleteI love this Wendy. And it is my story. There are so many places I couldn't understand. So much pain that I still don't fully comprehend but I see that I can look at others and just know. I just know when our pain and torn edges match up. And it is a gift to be used by God to comfort with the comfort I have received. I love that you always want to use every last bit and piece to serve Him. Love you, friend.
ReplyDeleteHave I told you lately how very much I am thankful for you friend? Beyond words today. Love you much.
DeleteThis really spoke to me - I can completely relate to this. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruth. It is where He connects us...in the broken space. Blessings!
DeleteThis, this is just what I needes today. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteNeeded. Lol. (Along with some sleep apparently)
ReplyDeleteMe too friend. Me too. Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings!
DeleteBeautiful, that is all my heart can say this is beautiful and so true!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much sweet friend. Blessings and much love!
DeleteYep. Amen.
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen :) Blessings!
DeleteVery powerful and it is amazing how in our brokenness God uses us to bless others. Have a wonderful weekend :)
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He knows. So very true Jennifer. And to trust in that knowing is everything. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSo true... I am always encouraged when we have a chance to see God use a difficult situation to bring about His glory!
ReplyDeleteLove the words that He gives you, Wendy!
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ReplyDeletestill inhaling it in, friend. beautiful truth.
Oh to be used by Him...no matter the cost--it's worth the price {HUGS}
Dear, dear Wendy
ReplyDeleteI felt a little fear tugging at my heart reading your post for I know that utterly lost feeling in the midst of unbearable pain. To much to even ask why, only to realize later that He was preparing you to be the comfort of another in the future!
Much love to you
Mia
Yes, yes, YES!!! Love this and love you, my friend!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! I love this. I try so desperately in times like that to remember that every unbearable heartache He is able to bare and I need him. A life without pain seems very tempting, but like you said, what comfort would we be to others and how would we really see God working in our lives? Beautiful post. I love this feature and will have to jump on board sometime in the very near future.
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So true. We never go through a trial without there being a purpose behind it. We often don't see it at the time, but then God puts someone in our path who needs our understanding and we have it. Great post!
ReplyDeleteWendy, this is so sacred, holy and profound. I need to speak I know more often...from those places of pain. What a simple balm those two words are. Thank you. Just thank you.
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