Praise the Lord for He is good! - My story
As I write this, I am pregnant. Out of all my pregnancies, I’ve only been able to carry one of these blessings to full term. In fact, as I’m typing, I’m experiencing some alarming symptoms that I’ve experienced with all of my miscarriages; in this very moment, I want to tell you about God’s amazing character.
I don’t know what will happen with this baby but, I do know that in every situation, our Lord and Saviour is worthy to be praised! He is full of mercy and grace! All we have to do is open our bibles and see page after page of His children disobeying His commands yet, when they turn back to Him, He welcomes them with open arms; always coming to their rescue and always full of love and mercy.
Nothing has changed! We, His children, keep on being disobedient and disregarding His word yet He keeps allowing us to come back to Him, with His arms open wide. His character hasn’t changed and what we go through on this earth hasn’t either. Throughout the bible we see suffering and pain but it’s not something we, as christians, like to talk about - not surprising really - it’s not the easiest topic but, I believe its important.
I grew up having a one-sided view of God: He will bless us and keep us safe. That is true but I had missed something - God will also allow suffering! 1 Peter 4:12 tells us not be surprised when trials come upon us and even tells us to rejoice and be glad that the glory of God is revealed.
In Job we can read about how God allowed satan to put Job through hell on earth, basically but, towards the end of the book, God met Job, spoke with him out of the whirlwind, let him repent and blessed him. God’s mercy is so much greater than I can understand!
Isaiah 43:2 says “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.”
As I flipped through some notebooks to remind myself of God’s goodness in my life, I found I had underlined the word “when”, as a reminder that I will pass through waters and I will walk through fire but God, my Lord and Saviour, will be with me. He has shown me this more times that I can count.
In chronic illness, pain and all my miscarriages, He has never left my side. Even in times where I’ve been unable to hear or feel Him, He was always there waiting with open arms; always ready to scoop me up, out of my despair and into his loving embrace.
A few years ago, During times when I was in more pain than I’ve ever experienced (and I wouldn’t wish on anybody), I made the decision to give Glory to God and praise the Lord, regardless of my circumstances. Is it always easy? No! Do I ever fail? Absolutely! But, I keep turning to Him because “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I will give thanks to Him.” Psalm 28:7.
My prayer is that my life may be of glory to God and I also pray that The Lord will show each of us just how great His love for us is and how awesome His mercy and grace are. It doesn’t matter what you are suffering with, our God is bigger and stronger. May we, His children, always turn to Him and give Him the praise He deserves. God is good all the time!
Emilia
25-02-’25
