ers haphazardly...but we are still looking. Why? Because some thing or some one is missing! - Who are we looking for?
- What are we looking for?
- Where are we looking?
Honestly, I can remember 12 years ago almost like it was yesterday. And at that time I was looking diligently. I mean for all I was worth, and what I was seeking due to a deep yearning in me was PEACE! Not the hippy type of peace, but the peace that surpasses all understanding. I simply did NOT know where to look. I simply did NOT know that I needed a WHO. But the one thing I had right was that I was looking in the word of GOD, and I was seeking others to help me find the peace I was so hungry for. Peace in the mist of CHAOS, peace in the midst of a raging storm, peace deep in my heart and for that peace to over flow into ALL areas of my life.
TODAY....I truly believe I have that peace, but first I had to find God, and allow Him to become my GLUE. If you haven't read my previous Higher Grounds, then this last statement may not make sense.
I didn't realize I would write about this once again, when I sat down at my laptop, but it must be important because God has me penning that acrostic once again.
Not until Christ dwelled in me did I begin to have my healing. Yesterday I attended an "Amazing Love" Women's retreat and the morning speaker shared something that I totally, 100 percent agree with. Joy + Pain = healing. I know that I know and can testify that when I allowed Christ into all areas of my pain, joy began to bubble up from with-in and then my healing began. In the past 12 years, I have learned that "life is not always fair, but God is ALWAYS faithful". (Our Daily Bread quote) I pray that the JOY God has placed in me is contagious and that others will become hungry for that joy. You see, I was hungry for peace, and that was what I was looking for, but not only did I find peace, I found my Savior. And with my Savior, I have found unspeakable joy.
Psalm 34:8 NIV "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him."
I'm wondering this evening, what are you hungry for?
Lovingly as I strive for Higher Grounds,
Yolanda
15 comments:
This was so good. I am yearning for that really close feeling of taking refuge in the Lord. I love that Scripture. For years I spent a lot of time fearing things. I am learning to trust and to lean on the Lord. Kathi
I had never heard, "Joy + Pain = healing" but is has been so true in my life. After a very difficult season, I am living, walking, reveling in a season of joy. I wrote about it today too. :-) Blessings - Lisa
Yolanda,
Isn't it great to find God's wonderful peace!
I am glad you got to go to a women's retreat!
Hungry for? My life shining even brighter for Jesus!
Miriam :)
You are wonderful! I love how GOD gives you such insight!
I've missed you!
Blessings,
Teri
How cool! Just this morning I was studying about how He is our shelter and refuge. We are hidden in Him, so when the storms of life come, we can have peace. It's so cool the way God puts things together like that! :)
Yolanda
Yes I noticed this morning that something is missing in my life...I have failed to be his friend and to allow him to be my friend...I feel as though it's time to move on up the ladder...so to say...thank you for your post.
I want to add: The something that was missing in my life two years ago...that's not missing any more...I have found the Joy I never knew existed.
Thanks for this post
Tessa
I am finally in that place of peace with the Lord, but I had to walk a painful journey to get there. I think that journey is necessary to get the "past all understanding" part.
Well, friend, I surely needed to read that this morning! What am I hungry for?? Mostly for candy, cake, donuts....anything sweet! And more especially since I am trying to stay away from sweets! I WANT to be that hungry for God and His Word! Thanks for the reminder and the encouragement!
Marilyn
Always, always more of HIM! He is my glue too!
Love your reflections, Yolanda! They always make me think and always inspire.
:)Laura
Joy + Pain = healing. I love this and yes... that joy, pain and healing brings peace. I loved this post. I am reminded of a church information sign I saw a few years ago...
No God, No Peace
Know God, Know Peace
Very good Yolanda!
I'm hungy to know more and more about Jesus. I started doing indepth Bible studies about 7 years ago and just keep growing and learning and wanting more.
Have a great day!
Love,
Val
P.S. Thanks for praying for my church and my dad. Things are going very well. He will turn 75 on the 17th!
"Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders."~Deut 33:12
I am secure in Him..that was my search. Now I seek to know Him better.
Great post friend!
In His Graces~Pamela
I am hungry for healing and getting back on the path with my Jesus.
I find it ironic that my word verification word is "oxign"
maybe God is telling me, I need to deep breathe in Him.
I love Jesus, I pray I don't get distracted from my true love.
This was very good Yolanda. I'll have to remember that "Joy + Pain = healing". I've never heard it before but it is so, isn't it.
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Honestly? Time that belongs to me. That's what I'm hoping for, looking for, yearning for. Regardless, God's peace remains in my heart, and I know that I can trust him with my life--with or without the quiet time I'm craving.
So glad for you peace, Yolanda.
~elaine
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