Don’t Hold Back
Sometimes we are afraid to write, to share, to open our hearts because we do not know what the response will be.
Wither it will be rejected, laughed at, torn apart or if we are really writing from the heart?
We wonder is what I share important?
Does it really matter in the whole scheme of things?
I mean, what can I possibly add to the mix of things and then I remembered how one word written, one thought expressed, sent at that moment, this week, where the very words that I needed to hear, that they were an answered to my hearts cry and though it was sent to hundreds, it was from the Father to me!
It was His way of letting me know, I hear you, I understand and I am writing this to you!
He makes it known that He wants to know us and for us to know Him. That He will open His word, His heart, to each of us as we come into His presence. His desire is to reveal Himself to us and for us to have fellowship and communion with Him.
The things that He writes through us, or the songs we sing, or the talents He has given us, are important because not only will it build up others, it will build us up also.
As we share that which the Lord has done in our lives, as we have that servants heart, to share , we build up one another in the faith.
In being real, we let others know it is ok to have doubts, fears, to wonder but also to let others know at the same time that we are not without hope.
We are made strong in the Lord, He gives us strength for our weakness, our fears are turned to hope, anger to forgiveness and bitterness to love.
No, it does not happen overnight or in one week, it takes time but it does happen, that we come to a place in our walk with the Lord, that we begin to wake each day to His presence, a knowing that as we come to Him each morning, that we will be walking together, that He abides in us and we in Him.
It is as we go through the valleys, through the battles, through the dark nights, that we begin to see, to know and to understand, to be reunited with our Father, as we lean totally upon Him and fully trust Him, knowing that which was accomplished on the cross by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, bring us back into fellowship with our Father.
I have found this to be so as I went through the dark nights of the soul, that the Lord made Himself even more real by His Spirit and by the word.
In the last few weeks as I dealt with the pain, I began to sense even more the presence of the lord an I chose to let it draw me closer, rather than away from the Father and in that, peace and rest was given to me and by the faithfulness of one to write, to share and to send out, what was given to them, touch not only me, but others as well.
What you write, what you share, the gifts and talents that you have been given, are given, to be given out.
In sharing, we are serving!
October 18th, 2006 at 23:03
Glad to hear that things are better now, both physically and emotionally!! Hope things continue to go well for you! But as we know, the most important thing is that we draw close to our FATHER and that in all things we accomplish whatever it is that HE wills.
We went to watch the new movie out on Esther (One Night with the King)…while I wished it had stuck to the actual scripture more in places, it did emphasize that though what happened to Esther was not that wonderful (at least when she was taken to the palace) that God used her. We heard a teacher speak in reference to this too and he pointed out that many are being put into a certain place “for such a time as this” just as she was and when it is the exact timing of the FATHER, they will be used by HIM to do great things. Joseph’s life was another one that was mentioned as well. Even in our little lives, I hope that we are being placed just right “for such a time as this” too.
I was lamenting to a friend over the extreme sacrifice we made, financially especially, in order to move near our kin and now we hardly see them. She said, “YOU may have thought you came here just for them, but WE know differently…we would never have known about this spiritual path had you not come and the LORD placed you in our path.” That was comfort.
Now since then, we have seen a bit more of our kin and in fact, my daughter-in-law spoke with me for nearly 3 hours last night and we shared many deep and spiritual things as well as family things and plans, etc. I am somewhat at a loss to figure out what all has occured in all the time here…but grateful for what comes, when it comes. You hang in there…surely God is going to bless you too…when or how to be determined yet! HE surely has a job for you to do that no one else can do!! Blessings…
October 19th, 2006 at 08:23
Amen.
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October 19th, 2006 at 13:02
Dear Paul,
My husband tells me that he may have accidently deleted some messages off the answering machine, that he ‘thinks’ maybe someone named Paul called. He also deleted my sister’s message:-) If you did call, thank you very much! We continue to have about 5 calls a day from marketers, and in an attempt to delete those, I think my hubby wiped out others, too. Anyway, hope you’re doing better…I’ve been concerned about you and prayed. Did you get my e-greeting last week? Hang in there! The Lord is with you!
October 19th, 2006 at 14:06
October 22nd, 2006 at 20:30
What a blessing to feel the Lord’s closeness as you do.
Stop by and visit my Monday Memory.
October 24th, 2006 at 05:44
Wonderful post, Paul! Your writing always touches me and brings me closer to Christ…
Thank you, too, for your kind comments on my blog.
God Bless,
Toni Star
October 24th, 2006 at 18:49
So beautifully written!! You are such an inspiration. Feelings that come from the heart, or thoughts, expressed silently or written, should not ever be judged by anyone. Everyone has their own uniqueness about them, and what is chosen to be shared should be, in return, respected. One’s soul shown to the world, is pretty amazing, and I for one, treasure you, very much!!! Blessings, my friend!
October 25th, 2006 at 12:48
Reflecting on your post.
We are made strong in the Lord, He gives us strength for our weakness, our fears are turned to hope, anger to forgiveness and bitterness to love.
Yes, His strength goes beyond the physical. His strength transforms our spiritual and emotional weaknesses. Excellent point!
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