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Friday, February 27, 2009

I know you're listening...

Dear God,
I'm mad at you. I'm hurt and confused and you put me here, and that makes me angry. I'm angry because I trust you, and because that trust is what is making me hurt right now. I'm angry because you said no instead of yes-- I would've loved a yes.
Last time I knew it was my fault. I knew you saved me, I knew that it was going to be a painful process and it would require a lot of healing. I knew that I had gotten myself in that position by pretending I was in control and denying your help. I accepted the feelings and I lived each excruciating day moment by moment.
This time, I don't feel that pain. It's different. It's considerably less. It's mixed with gratitude and relief and acceptance. I know that you answered my prayers. I know that you did it because you have something better in store. I know that it's how you want it to be, and that you will do great things with it.
But it hurts. And I don't know how to cope with it hurting in this way. How do I hurt and heal in a way that will glorify you? I can't go get drunk at a party (tempting as it is) because I've felt the emptiness in that and I know it'll still hurt, and I can't go get attention from other guys (tempting as it can be) because I know that none of them compare. I know that he was/is better than them, that You are better than everything, and longer lasting. And this makes me mad. What the flip God??
I'm telling you this because I know you can handle it. I hear you telling me to bring it on, throw it all at you, you can take it and will be there regardless. I tell you this hoping that you'll give me something I can work with. I tell you this because I have to, or I'll go crazy. I still trust you.
Just make it go away God.

3 comments:

valbuss said...
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valbuss said...

Our cry:
Ps:22 "11 Do not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help."

Ps 25 " 15 My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare. 16 Turn to me and be gracious to me,for I am lonely and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart have multiplied;free me from my anguish."

God's response:
Is 43 " 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned the flames will not set you ablaze.

18 "Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."

Sarah said...

Honest. Sweet. I'm praying for you and your heart. Keep being honest with Him; He CAN handle it.
Micah 7:7