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I pine for her wisdom, I long for her advice, I listen Intently when it is given. She holds it tight to her breast, afraid of interferring. Her grandchildren force her to speak the truth in love. I hang onto every word, taking it in, weighing it with my own thoughts.
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She beckons me to listen to our Father, not to shy away from the pain, walk through it; refinement is a process, sometimes slow, some flames are hotter than others.  God never leaves nor forsakes.  Don't run.  The Son is on the other side.
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She has her nose in the Word, sending inspiration and truth across the ocean that divides us.  The words are like cold water, they startle me, awaken my spirit, remind me that I am a child of God.  I have power within, His power.  I will not be afraid, I will enter the dark cloud that is settling down on my life because God is in it.  The other side is radiant with His glory. 
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So I shall plunge into the blackness of the darkness, as scripture requires, I will not flinch under the shrouding curtain of His presence  and I am certain I will find God waiting for me.
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Many reading this post have their own set of struggles.  Some are much more worrisome than my own.  It is all perspective, isn't it?  These words are not just for me but for you as well.  "When you seem the loneliest and most forsaken, God is near".  
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He will reveal to you the treasures of darkness,
the riches of the glory of the mystery.

"Mystery is only the veil of God's face"
Exodus 20, 21
 


Comments

Debra P.

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:09:19

Thanks, Gina. Beautifully written and great reminder . . .I have what I need to face this day.

 

Gail

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:22:02

Gina, how upsetting about Max and Sophie's school. I'd like to see them out of that place! I don't think talking with the teachers or administration will improve things. How sad after the school was highly recommended to you. Who would have ever thought it would be like that? Max and Sophie are good and kind and surrounded by God's love -- He gave them you as their mother! You will be in my prayers.

 

Christine Swiatek Blair

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:38:53

Indeed; and my utmost thanks.BLESSED be the name of the LORD.

 

Jenni G.

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:52:20

BEAUTIFULLY expressed, Gina...and oh, SO true! Thank the Lord for a mom like yours who gives you timely words couched in such a depth of love and wisdom!

 



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