Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Letting Pain Tutor the Soul....


In the book I am reading, "Strong Women soft hearts"..... yes I am still reading it. I know I am slow. Sure not gifted like Kat to be able to read two or three books in a day. Yes you read that right. girlfriend is talented. Rock right on Kat!!! =)


anyway...


Here is a quote I am mulling over:


"If you want to know real joy in life, then be willing to let pain tutor your soul."


Wow!!! How well do I know this sentence. I am living through one of the most painful moments of the heart right now, and yet I know that God has not left my side for a moment, nor will He. Yesterday we were talking, me and God, yep just hanging out. I do that with God, because He wants that kind of a relationship with us, where we can just hang out and tell Him what's up with us. Although He already knows, He wants us to share with Him. I love that about Father God.


Anyway.... we were hanging out and I was thanking Him for Joy upon Joy that He is giving me in this most difficult time. I am so thankful that I am not letting hurt and pain turn to bitterness and resentment. But this joy is coming out of immense pain. It was a little hard to explain until I read this sentence. Yep my soul is being tutored by pain, and it is a beautiful thing. I could let the pain lead to bad things, but God is making sure that it cultivates in me a heart to deeper serve and know my Lord. That is what I want.


Out of the depths of pain, I want this flower to bloom where it's planted. Right where God has me. I have decided that I don't want to wait until I'm out of this season to look back and just be glad it's over. Nope, I want to thrive and flourish right here in the thorns, just like a rose bush does. That is my desire. You see I may be in this season a while. It is proving to be a long haul, but I am holding on to that which has a hold of me, Jesus Christ. And I am NOT letting go!!!


So if you are in a difficult season right now, instead of fighting against the pain so, let it tutor your soul through the power of the Holy Spirit.


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Thanks so much for all the sweet comments on the garden post yesterday. I love our garden so much. I love to watch the beauty of God flourish in the garden. It is a beautiful thing!!! And I'm learning so much about what works and what doesn't. One day maybe I'll be able to help a new gardener find her way =)


Love you ~~ Have a Blessed day,

6 comments:

  1. Beautifull said, as always...

    We dont grow without trials... our hearts can love more without a little ache too...

    PS - sorry I missed your call - saw you called this morning. You must have called when I was out on a run... sweating my BUTT off (I wish that was literal) haha!!!

    Hugs friend!!! Love ya!!!

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  2. I'm learning the same things at the moment. Trying to learn to let God work in the difficult moments and wait for the beauty in the plan He has.

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  3. Wow!!! What a beautiful post and something I so needed to read right at this time in my life!! I can't thank you enough. Thanking the Lord for getting me here today. :)

    sounds like we are in a similar season :)

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  4. Dawn it is so nice to "meet" you!

    Thanks for saying hello! Your post is beautiful and very encouraging!

    God bless you and your beautiful family!

    Jill

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  5. Dawn,

    Life has been so hectic that I'm not sure what pain or trials you are going through. But I know God does, and I am blessed to hear how you are walking in it~ hand in hand with Father God while hanging out with Him! It's the best place to be. I need to remember the quote you wrote about, too. It's a great one.

    Blessings,
    Carol

    P.S. Yes, Kat is amazing with the 2 - 3 book read a day. What?! I'm slow like you. lol

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