It was the perfect storm, but what the enemy meant for evil,
God turned for our good. The attempt to disband & destroy
our family failed. It was the hardest time of my life; a time
of casting off thoughts that I would never see my son again
sent me to the E.R. with my first panic attack.
I had to learn to fight off those fears-
worries that our newest grandson would never know us.
These were not from Abba Father, but from
the father of lies. The way to combat fear and deception is
through perfect love. Well, it took us a good amount of time to
purify the love for those who had wounded us so deeply
that it nearly killed us.
Until that time, we had to keep pressing in and build faith
in God's promise that our family would be restored. It was
a lesson in humility over anger. Some people commented
that the "no contact" must have been for a reason-
insinuating that we caused it. But that was
ignorance speaking. Instead, Abba was working
behind the scenes in the hearts of very wounded
people, cleansing long time hurts, and rebuilding confidence.
When the call came, it was like someone flipped a switch and we were back to normal, no, better than normal! We are so thankful that we did not stay in the"anger zone", but moved to forgiveness. All of our countless tears were "saved in a bottle" by the hand of God and we believe those same tears watered our prayers for restoration and filled the broken places in our
family relationships. NOW we are closer to our DIL than ever, and
have solid relationships with son and ALL our littles! CREDITS: Jefferies Hope Shines Bright All the feels
NBK Braver SBasic Let Your Light Shine DInskip Kind M3 July15, June17 PRD Metamorphosis
A.D.S. Song in the Night, Fear Not
Love your photos and that you shared what you've been through. Your page does a good job of speaking of restoration... it does take time and trust to restore relationships! Glad you've been restored!
I am so happy that all those times of darkness are over, I remember you talking about it and us trying to keep you up but not knowing what to say. HUGS.
A lesson in humility over anger...ah. I need to pray on that one. My anger drives other people away. I brandish it like a sword. So thank you for this layout, and for the reminder that my anger does not bring my hearts desires. It just drives people away and makes me seem like a crazy woman (which maybe I am).
@ArmyGrl I know it too well, especially if one feels "justified". But Believers are not called to be justified, but "righteous" - in right standing - instead. Can't be angry against someone (vs. a cause of injustice) and righteous at the same time. Love God, love people, love justice.
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