Have Been Holding On…
Have Been Holding On… Have you ever prayed for something only to have things not turn out the way you expected? It is very difficult not to get discouraged and question God when things don’t go quite the way we expect them to go. Does this sound like your life? Be encouraged. He has not forgotten you. He has everything under control.
Motivational Monday
Hello my dear friends. Welcome to the end of March and the beginning of a new segment here at Add a Little Dazzle. Starting today every Monday will be Motivational Monday. I will share something motivational to help get your week started. It could be a quote, Bible verse, project, or anything else.
The idea is to help us connect and get our Monday off to a good start with some motivation. Life is hard and at times can feel overwhelming. I want you to know that Add a Little Dazzle is a place where you can come and connect and be inspired. You are NOT alone. We are all facing the same struggles in different ways. Sometimes we just need to know somebody cares. Need prayer? Leave me your prayer request. I would love to pray for you.
Our Prayer
As 2015 began, my family and I had a prayer request before the Lord. All the situations and circumstances indicated our prayer was being answered. We were trusting and believing God. Honestly, we thought it was definitely going to happen.
The day arrived and the answer we received was completely opposite. We were pretty shocked and at a loss because everything leading up to that day indicated the answer was YES. Then, all of a sudden it all changed in a matter of minutes.
I didn’t understand why the answer was no but I had a peace I couldn’t explain. My husband was upset and my children were in tears. My son even questioned why God didn’t answer our prayer. All I could say is God had a reason. I didn’t know the reason but He would show us soon enough and it would all make sense.
One Week Later
Right from the beginning I knew there was a reason why God said NO. Never in my wildest dream did I imagine that the reason would be me. It all became clear one week later when my husband was sitting with me in the Emergency Room.
Yes, I had just had Hernia Repair Surgery in August 2014, October 2014, and now I was back with another hernia. Thank God this one was not strangulated but it was big and it hurt. How could this be happening to me again? God knew what was going to happen.
Had things happened the way we had prayed it would have all fallen apart by now. Everything we had prayed for and hoped for would have been lost. Why? Because it would not have been possible with me needing a third hernia repair surgery.
Last Week
On Tuesday, March 17th I went in for another Hernia Repair Surgery. I prayed that God would help me heal from this surgery as the last recovery was horrible. Thankfully, it went wonderfully and I was able be out in time to pick up the kids from school with my husband.
Although the recovery overall went well, there were bumps along the road. Before surgery my laptop blew up (no longer working-DEAD-need a new laptop), day after surgery I accidentally pressed the wrong button and made my blog disappear, and then the scare of a blood clot in my leg.
Much to everybody’s surprise I did NOTHING. I let the blog sit blank and sat without a laptop. I had to rest and allow myself to heal. I couldn’t get worked up to the point of not healing and ending up in the hospital. I know me and this clearly made me upset but I chose not to let it control me. I chose to let go of what I couldn’t control and allow myself to rest.
God knows me and I can’t stay still for a minute. He said, BE STILL and since I wasn’t cooperating he made sure I was forced to BE STILL. My blog was gone, my lap top was fried, and all I could do was sleep and rest. I knew God was speaking to me.
The biggest thing He taught me is that you have to let go of what you can’t control. Getting mad, stressing, and getting myself sick wasn’t going to change what had happened. I had to let go and let God take care of things. He did work things it just wasn’t how I expected or in my timing. Some things had to come first and in this case it was ME.
What Are You Facing Today?
Hold On! God Knows What He is Doing
He Wants You to Sit Back and Trust that He is Working it ALL OUT!
Monica God teaches us many things, it is only when we listen in the quiet moments,we
understand his purpose. Thank you for reminding me to listen. Blessings to you and your family.
Jeanne,
Yes, it is so true. So many times we think we have it all figured out and it is the furthest thing than what He has planned for us. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and leaving a comment. Hugs! Monica
Your post today is very fitting for what is going on in my life as well. I’ve become more thankful on a daily basis and that we must never become slack in our faith. Even though I am broken hearted I have become so much stronger in my belief that God truly does what is best. My patience is tested, but so many times in my life already the end result has been the best outcome! I also realize that He walks with me every minute of the day and sees my need even before I am aware of it. Prayers to you, Monica, for quick healing and continued blessings as well. Knowing the glory of God is truly the best blessing of all.
Mary K,
I am so sorry to read that you are broken hearted. It is the most difficult place to be. I can tell you I was there earlier this week and all I could do was cry before the Lord. Words unspoken from the heart that only He can understand. It was healing for me! In the midst of it all, God is our strength and our refuge. May you continue to find strength in Him as you face the days ahead. Hugs! Monica
Monica, God Bless and may God be with you and your family. Sending Healing Angels to be by your side thank you for sharing.
Cathy,
Thanks so much for you prayers and well wishes. Hugs! Monica
Thanks Monica for all the words of wisdom. I can relate to something hitting you in the face out of the blue. Our family has been going through something that has been so hard for my sister. She really needs prayer and I thank you for yours added to ours. I will add you to my list and I do hope and pray that you will be feeling better soon and that the Lord will be a comfort. Psalm 136 all about God’s Mercy and it is never failing!!!
Vicki,
It is so difficult when things come unexpectedly and we don’t understand why. I am so sorry to read that your sister is going through a difficult time. I will definitely keep her in my prayers and that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard her heart and mind during this difficult time in her life. Thanks so much for your prayers. We can definitely use them as we continue to trust God to open the doors for our family. Blessings! Monica
I think as humans we are all afraid of the unknown. A lot of times, I would not hear from God and think He wants me to do it on my own. So I would do something and then find out later that I had TWO lessons to learn because He was trying to teach me something and then he had to teach me patience and to trust Him in addition to the original lesson He was trying to teach me! I’m so glad He has more patience that I do!
Donna,
Yes, we are truly afraid of the unknown. I know I was very afraid at the time of hearing no to something we wanted a yes to and somehow God just gave me a supernatural piece. It is what kept the entire family calm and from unraveling. God always makes one of us stronger. I know there are times when Michael is the stronger one and I fall to pieces. Yet our loving Father still loves us and is there to lovingly guide us to the truth and to show us just what He wants for us and how much He truly loves us. 🙂
This is a beautiful post !!! Truly encouraging and wonderful way to start your week !!! Thank you so much for sharing your testimony – it is truly encouraging and speaks to the soul !!! May you have a wonderful and Blessed day !!
Hugs,
Mayra
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Mayra,
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It is so nice to have you on our blog. We pray you can be encouraged both spiritually, physically, and in the things you enjoy doing. Have a blessed day. Monica
I follow your blog and enjoy all the lovely projects you show. Thank you for that.
I do know how we have to trust God and rest in the comfort that He knows best When we rest in Him no matter the troubles they are much lighter to bear. I thank God you are mending well and of course He knew what was ahead. He knows our beginning and our end. For that we are thankful.
May God continue to bless you with all that you need.
ML
ML,
Thank you for your lovely comment. It is sometimes so difficult to understand why He sometimes says not now but then when we see the bigger picture we get it. It reminds me of when we tell our children no and they throw a fit and yet we have something better for them but they are so preoccupied with being upset with what we said no to yet we have something better for them if they would just allow us to give it to them. 🙂