In the midst of a difficult summer, when we were struggling with change and uncertainty, God has shone through and taught me some valuable lessons. It surprised me that these lessons have not come from where I had expected though, but that He has met me where I was, and spoken to me through the simplicity of the events like the ones I’ve highlighted this week. He knew I needed to be treated gently, and needed simple lessons and encouragements. I needed to be reminded I am His precious child and that He meets me where I am.
We expect to learn from sermons, bible readings or study groups, but for me the learning has come from my children. I have been really challenged by them this summer, but in very positive ways. It has been the things they have said or that I’ve observed that I have really learned from. Simple trips out, time spent as a family, small remarks, and bigger visual pictures have all shown me that God is with me and does know how I’m feeling. He has spoken to me through the simplicity of everyday life. For me, times alone with God have not been easy - so He has come and met me instead, and just given me really easy things to understand. He knew my brain couldn’t cope with big biblical messages and in depth study – He knew I just needed to know that He loves me, that He is always here for me, that He won’t turn against me, and that He speaks words of love and blessings over me. He is my comfort and my strength, my strong defender in challenging times.
Thank you Father God, that you have a pathway laid out for me and will guide me to where you want me. Thank you that you will pick me up when I slip, and for giving me all the tools I need to just keep going. Please continue to teach me tin unexpected ways through the things I see and do each day. Amen.
Corinne Mason
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