I want to try something: in case you skimmed through today’s reading quickly, I’d like to prompt you to go back to read Isaiah 61 again. It’s okay; we all rush through at times. Maybe you’re tired and zoned out or your sweet kid asked you a question, and you didn’t quite finish it. But take a moment to see how beautiful and poetic this prophecy is. Jesus applied these very words to Himself, so we don’t want to miss them.
“He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners.”
—Isaiah 61:1
Freedom. The whole story of the Bible reaches its climax in Jesus’s rescue mission to image bearers. Our souls were dead—imprisoned to sin, darkness, and deceit. My soul was dead. Yours, too, was dead. Our bondage to sin is broken the moment He opens our eyes and frees us. He requires nothing of us; we know that it is pure grace.
How often are we tempted to fall back into habits of self-righteousness? How often do we pile on guilt and shame that is not ours to bear? How often do we judge other sisters without seeing them as God sees them?
The apostle Paul keeps beating the drum of who Jesus Christ is. Whether to the Roman or Galatian Christians, he was adamant: Don’t forget. Don’t forget what He traded you for. His blood paid the bondage price to trade us from slaves of sin to slaves of righteousness, and He is the better Master.
Isaiah speaks of a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair (Isaiah 61:3). What does he trade in your life? Maybe you resonate with some of these blessings: Unshakeable peace instead of circumstantial anxiety, sanctifying victory over persistent sins, and worshipful thankfulness instead of guilt.
It’s interesting to me that Paul keeps using the enslavement metaphor. He explains that we are under bondage only to a new master (Romans 6:18). We are not our own. God made us, built us, and sees everything about us. Our bondage to God is freedom. He knows what makes for human flourishing and most importantly, how we can attain eternal life with Him.
I’m glad you savored Isaiah 61 again. It’s verses like this that prompts me afresh to long for our Lord’s second coming and revel in the freedom He has given us on this broken earth.
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I am not equal to God. I am not above God. God is not under me. Today’s reading was a beautiful reminder that God is my Master. He’s Lord of my life. He’s the authority in my life. He’s sovereign over my life. He’s in charge. He’s above me. I am His servant. I am under His reign & rule. Point. Blank. Period.
I love that God loves me so much that he held me accountable to soak in his message before I even read it. My son walked in and asked me a question in the middle of reading Isaiah and when I went to read the message I laughed as I went back to re read it because it definitely called me out.
Love todays reading. We are no longer slaves to sin when we trust Jesus. We have been set free.
Isiah 61:3 & Kasey’s words really resonate with me tonight. “What does he trade in your life? Maybe you resonate with some of these blessings: Unshakeable peace instead of circumstantial anxiety…” I have been struggling with anxiety the past year/two years and I have really been trying to turn to my faith when I am feeling anxious. I am so hopeful for the day I have unshakeable peace, but until then I will keep turning to God in my moments of anxiousness.
Hello she’s, I hope you are all doing well. Happy Monday and wishing you all a strong start to your week. Isaiah 61 is one of my all time favourites, and I was glad to see it today. And the author asked us to savor as we read, again! I smiled real big. The goodness of God are just incredible.
A few phrases that I collected from Isaiah 61:
– WHO we are in Him: oaks of righteousness, builders of ancient ruins, repairer of ruined cities/devastations of many generations, priests of the Lord, ministers of our God.
– WHAT we have through the promised inheritance here in Isaiah 61: oil of gladness, beautiful headdress, garment of praise, wealth of nations to eat and boast about, having hired workers for vineyards/cattles, double portion in land possession (real estate), everlasting joy, having well-known children among nations, well acknowledged as the blessed of the Lord, clothed with garments of salvation, robe of righteousness, adorning of jewels and beautiful headdress, sprouted with righteousness and praise.
– WORK we are called to do in the Lord: preach the good news to the meek, bind up the brokenhearted, release those who are bound in prisons, proclaim the year of favor & vengeance, comfort those who mourn, grant to those who mourn what they need (beauty for ashes, oil of gladness, garment of praise…yes, WE are the ones who grant, not GOD!). Praise the Lord for such privileged job descriptions and a bougie inheritance.
Lifting up our sisters’ request to the One Living God who masters at solving the impossible situations (KRISTEN, SHARON JERSEY GIRL & ARIAN, SEARCHING, TRICIA C, LYNN & JACK FROM AL, KRISTINE LOUGHMAN, LAURA, SHANNON and other she’s). Glory to Him in the highest!!
@TINA: hugs.
May we lift up prayers also for the nation of Israel (our big brother- the first born from our Heavenly Father) who is going through threatening massive turmoil at the moment, and their leader Benjamin was rushed to hospital for his heart condition and is recovering.
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, And prosperity within your palaces” (Psalm 122-6-7).
Be blessed dear BEAUTIFUL & FAITHFUL sisters!!!
@Sharon JG- thank you for posting the update on your sister! I was thinking about her this morning and wanted to include you both in my post. Will continue praying for her!
@Lehua!! Wow!!! Praise God to see Him moving in your husband’s life. May God continue to “woo” Him as He has done for us.
@Lynne from Alabama- thank you for asking. We are doing okay :) She has been spending a lot of time with her boyfriend lately and not always home. I’m not a huge fan of him, nor are my other siblings in love with them dating… but it is nice to have some personal space when she’s not home. I’ve been trying to just remember God’s love and kindness to her when I see her. Thank you for asking. My counselor just had her baby boy. She emailed a picture! I’ve been struggling tbh, just spiritually frustrated sometimes. So I appreciate you asking and for your prayer :)
@Kristen- praise God He is trading your ashes for beauty ;) <3
TINA, thank you for sharing your testimony of how God stayed with you through the anger and grief. What a powerful testimony it is to say, “I never walk alone…He walks with me.” Praying for Gods peace to engulf you like a wave today.
KRISTINE LOUGHMAN – thank you for sharing that when you call out for help, you “know who will come to my rescue. I know I don’t have to fight alone.” That is so uplifting to me! Continuing to pray for healing from your plantar fasciitis. I have it, too, but don’t have to spend all day on my feet, like you. I have discovered some shoes that help me a lot…TheraFit. As long as I wear them all the time, the pain is less excruciating. But I have a bad habit of going barefoot at home, and I really feel the pain after a day of that. I’ll be praying for you as you report for the new school year.
SEARCHING – praying for Danica and her family.
MICHELLE PATRIE – I echo your desire for a better format for our comments so we can reply directly to each posting.
CHARLIE – praying for you and your family.
LYNN FROM ALABAMA – thank you so much for your prayers for all our requests. What a difference it makes in each person’s life to know we are being prayed for by name. As for next steps for me, I am currently taking physical therapy, hoping that better strength will result in better balance. And I’ll be seeing a neurologist on September 7 (first available appointment). I’m actually doing better since I had eye surgery, which has been a miracle and an answer from God.
MARI V – praying for positive results from your interview.
TRICIA C praying for a wonderful week of camp
SHARON, JERSEY GIRL – praying for your sisters living situation and for your nephew
CINDY HANNA – praying for Gods comfort and peace
TRACI GENDRON – praying for Gods comfort and peace, and for Him to carry you I your grief.
“We are not our own. God made us, built us, and sees everything about us. Our bondage to God is freedom. He knows what makes for human flourishing and most importantly, how we can attain eternal life with Him.”
How refreshing to see this along with the verses today and to remember that we belong to a GOOD God, He is STEADFAST, FAITHFUL, and He LOVES us dearly.
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Sisters, life has been so busy and I’ve been continuing studies on the Bible app with my mom and cousin. I wanted to CELEBRATE with you all on something I have been praying about and that you have been praying as well.
My husband and I attended one of our annual business/leadership conferences this past weekend and there’s an optional Sunday service. During the altar call, my husband stood up and I was so touched so I grabbed his hand. (I couldn’t stand since I had sprained my ankle a few days ago and was in a wheelchair.) Later last night we talked and he said he was a little out of it when the altar call took place but when he stood he didn’t fully realize what he was doing until after he stood, but that he saw how happy I was in grabbing his hand so he stayed standing. I believe it was his spirit stirring in him to stand up. We had a gentle discussion on it because I want him to accept Jesus for himself, not for me. Ladies, I am excited as God is telling me to believe and it will happen, my husband will be saved. Please pray that I continue to listen to Him as my husband and I continue to grow closer to God together and that the Holy Spirit uses me to speak to my husband about the journey, in love and grace, and without any pressure. Thank you. ❤️
No longer slaves to sin and death but slaves to righteousness and God! Hallelujah; praise God!
Reminds me of the song “no longer slaves” which is SO good and here are the beautiful lyrics!
You unravel me
With a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance
From my enemies
‘Til all my fears are gone
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
From my mother’s womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I’ve been born again
Into Your family
Your blood flows through my veins
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God
I am surrounded
By the arms of the Father
I am surrounded
By songs of deliverance
We’ve been be liberated
From our bondage
We’re the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom
Ooh, oooh
Ooh, oooh
Ooh, oooh
Ooh, oooh
You split the sea
So I could walk right through it
My fears are drowned in perfect love
You rescued me
So I could stand and say
I am a child of God
Galatians 5:1
**let us STAND FIRM in You. Don’t let us compromise and don’t let us become slaves or servants to anyone but You Lord!! Thank You Father. Amen!
Galatians 5:13-14
**Yes!! This!!! Amen!!!
Galatians 5:16-17
**YES!! Lord help us stay tapped and tuned into You!!! Let us follow Your lead and walk in Your Spirit!! Let us put ourselves to the side, and do only as you ask!! Nothing more, nothing less!! Amen.
Romans 6:15-23
**oh my gosh!! I LOVE how this reminds us that we are slaves to whom we obey!!! That right there keeps us in check!! Whom are we serving? I also love the reminder of produced fruit. We are either producing life or death… it’s our choice!! I am also reminded of fertile and infertile ground. Fertile ground takes work & sacrifice. It is tended, cared for and looked after.. it is soft, receptive, stable and ready!! Infertile ground doesn’t require work or sacrifice. It is forgotten, dry, wasted, untended and uncared for.. it is hard, depleted, unreceptive, and definitely not stable!! A pretty strong analogy forms when you stop and think about this in correlation with our lives and walks with God!! Are we tending to and cultivating a strong deep intimate relationship with God, or are we just hoping that something along the way sticks and takes root? Makes you think doesn’t it?! Help us Lord to cultivate uncompromised fertile ground for You, help us to be receptive to Your Truth, and to bear good & righteous fruit..so that others may see You through us!! We are Yours Father, set free from sin and enslaved to righteousness!! Thank You for helping & guiding us on this journey! To You be all the honor and glory forever! Amen.
@Sharon Jersey Girl – praying for your sister and her situation. Happy Monday ladies! Praying for all your prayer requests!
I am so blessed to be free from sin, grateful to have the love of the Father and Jesus Christ.
I also wanted to say that I gave up on the app. I’m sad to think I miss out on comments though. I’m not sure if the staff reads the comments or not. I would think that they might want to for many reasons. I’m going to try and send an email about it.
TINA – I’m always so thankful for your comments. I too have been struggling with did I do enough to help my son. The knots in my stomach over the ache of grief. When does it end? As much as I don’t like SM, I can look back on Tanner’s posts. It brings me joy. He put a post up that said, “Happy Mother’s Day to the lady that keeps me going even when I don’t really feel like giving it my all. Love you.” I’m so thankful for those words. That I can go back and read them, hold on tightly to them. To have some of my guilt released. Who knew that those words would mean so much not just at the time of his writing them, but now through my time of grieving. Much love to you Tina.
Don’t forget!! His blood paid the bondage. He is the better master. Yes, He is! Where would I be without His rescue from my life of sinful, non-believing, living? So miserable. How would I go on after losing my son? God gives me peace that I would never be able to find in this time. He truly gives us freedom in this life. To choose to follow Him. To live in peace with Him. To love like we would never be able to do on our own.
No longer a slave to sin and set free from sin to become slaves of righteousness! Thank you God for saving me, for setting me free. Yesterday at church we got to hear the powerful and inspirational testimonies of ladies from a christian rehab recovery home. The things God rescued them from — the things of this world they were slaves to – drugs, alcohol, prostitution and all that goes with it — ONLY God can rescue us from our bondage of sin, and oh how He does – Hallelujah!!! Thank you God! So blessed to be a child of God!
@Tina – thank you for once again sharing what God has done for you and through in the loss of your daughter. I can not begin to imagine the journey you had to walk but I know, as you testify – God was with you every step of the way, walking beside you and carrying you when you didn’t have the strength to walk yourself.
@Shannon – continuing to pray for you as you try and navigate the conditions you have. May God lead you to something that will help immensely!
@Searching – praying for a miracle for Danika.
@Kristine – praying for your feet – I know from experience when our feet pain us, it effects our life! Also praying for your new school year.
@Charlie – prayers for you and your husband & family as you lay to rest your MIL. Praise the Lord she is now with Him.
@Tricia C – prayer for you as you spend a week at kids camp.
@Mari V. – prayers that God will give you wisdom & guidance to answer right for your interview.
@Kristen – praising God for what He has done and will continue to do through your walk of faith.
@Lynne from Alabama – thank you for asking about & praying for Arian & Kobi here is an update:
@my SRT Sisters – Continued prayers please for my sister Arian. She will not be able to continue living in the apartment she is in now, she’ll be there only to the end of August. The family who owns the apartment (and are very well off) are believers and initial said they wanted to be a blessing to her. But…they wanted to go to FL for a year, said my sister could stay in the apartment but would have to pay $1000/month + wifi + lawn care + heat/oil + snow removal + pay for the water system…as of her financial state right now, she can only afford $900/month. She was pretty upset when I talked with her yesterday….She lives in RI where her daughter is in her senior year of high school – and I live in NJ.
My nephew Kobi is still in rehab. He is sick right now for the 3rd time since being there. They have him on meds for depression & anxiety which leaves him sort of “zombie like”. Prayers for his salvation and that some how he could maybe switch to a christian rehab.
Thank you all for your prayers – they are so much appreciated! Have a blessed Monday.
A rough Friday and Sunday. Feeling beat up. Sitting in quietness before the Lord. Relying on his his capacity to heal the broken hearted.
Good morning precious She’s! I’m looking over my prayer journal this morning and was praying for some of the past requests. SHARON, JERSEY GIRL—what is the latest on Arian and Kobi? JEN B—have you made any decisions about your fiancé? Any news on the job front? MICHELLE PATIRE— how are things with Heather? How are you doing with your counselor on maternity leave? HEIDI—how is your daughter doing with the decision about a new school? What’s the latest with your niece and her fiancé? TERESA DONLEY—what’s your next step with your dizziness? FOSTER MAMA—what is the latest on housing for your goddaughter and her mom? LYNN MCCARLEY, LAURA, ALEIDA POLANCO, LINDA G and many others—I’m praying for your children. I know that it is hard to stand up for what you know is Biblically right when your children choose a different path. Praying they will turn to the Lord. MARI V— praying for your job interview today. HL and LH—job situations. NANCY S, DAWN HARSHBERGER, LINDA IN NC—praying for strength as you are a caregiver.
I am praying over all your requests by name. I just can’t list all of them. You are loved sisters and definitely prayed over! Have a blessed day!
I too was struck with Isaiah 61 years ago! @Michelle Patire, I like the NKJV you pointed out. I know what it is to be broken-hearted for various reasons. Many of you know that I buried my first baby daughter that was stillborn. But God is exactly right! I’ve told the story of the day of her burial being invited to a new church and so much has happened because of that! I didn’t read the Bible or understand. I knew to confess my sins and have dealt with guilt much of my life. It absolutely important to understand the gravity of our sin and our depravity. Sin is serious! However, what joy to know that God, through Jesus’ Blood, saves us and frees us! With Him, we don’t have to be the same! Even recently and today, I’m finally getting more of how amazing this is!!! By God’s grace, I’m feeling a shift. I’m almost reluctant to write that, because the enemy doesn’t want that.(Could I actually have freedom from the tormenting thoughts and have a sound mind?) I don’t have to be condemned about everything and beat myself up. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I can be different and be able to have joy, gratitude, assurance, and freedom! Oh, how long it is taking, but God! A woman was talking to me about how God has put eternity in our hearts. There is a vacuum only He can fill. May we turn to Him and be filled! There is none like Him! I know this, but may I/we really know this!
I want to thank those praying for Jan, Sawyer, Tom Clark, my family and me! Oh, we need those prayers! Thank you@ Mercy, Kimberly Z, AZ Walker, and Searching.
Praying for wisdom, healing, relief, hope, help, peace, and like only He can provide!
… the oil of joy instead of morning (Isaiah 61:3). It was for freedom that Christ has set me (us) free. No longer the bondage of slavery to sin. Thank you Jesus! I am forever grateful. I went to see Sound of Freedom by myself yesterday. I don’t want to ruin it for you, but the image of freedom those children had dancing and singing, was just an amazing Image of FREEDOM. I ran out of time, so I have to make the end of this quickly. My interview is today. I want to move up to a paraprofessional in the classroom. Please pray for guidance, and that I would only speak and answer the questions to the best of my knowledge.
I love reading all of your posts and as I come upon a need that is presented I pray that moment. I am not good about keeping a journal and maybe I should but I just can’t seem to get there. It just doesn’t seem to work for me. If anyone has insight as to how I could make it work, I am open to suggestions.
I love in verse 6 of Isaiah chapter 61, how it says that I am a priest of the Lord. I don’t need to go to an earthly priest. I can confess my sins right to the Lord. Isn’t that just wonderful? And as priests and ministers of the Lord, we can share with others. That is too wonderful.
I am going to our Wesleyan kids camp today. I will be there for the week. I am going to be the camp nurse. I have never done this in my 20+ years of being a registered nurse. I am excited and nervous. Please pray for me and the other leaders who will be there. Please pray that the Spirit helps us to keep our eyes and ears and hearts open to the needs of the children, and of the other adults.
Blessings to you dear Sisters.
We BELONG to GOD!!! We are not perfect and never will be this side of Heaven; we will continue to sin because we aren’t perfect, but He will never leave us or forsake us.
KRISTINE LOUGHMAN – I feel that fatigue and defeat at times, too! I think of them as growing pains.
Recognizing and confessing our sins is part of our covenant with God – becoming a slave (or as I like to think of it: being submissive) to Him. It helps us to remember how much we depend on Him for righteousness and strengthens our walk with Him. He doesn’t want us to turn away in shame. He wants us to call out to Him in our need. Just my rambling thoughts this morning.
SHANNON LOWERY – ❤
SEARCHING – How heartbreaking! Joining in prayer for salvation and all other needs, especially the children.
TINA – thank you for sharing your testimony! ❤
Freedom…we so often think of freedom as doing whatever we want…but that is truly slavery, isn’t it? To our flesh. To our selves. To our whims. And that leads to death. True freedom comes from serving God and His will. That is what I want Lord. For myself and for my whole family. Such a powerful word and one that I will be reflecting on for awhile.
So thankful to be made free in Christ! He supplies us with what ever we need. Beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of despair. It so easy to get caught up in trying to do this on our own but it is through the blood of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit that we are redeemed and sanctified. We cannot do this on our own. We need Jesus.
21 So what fruit was produced then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death. – Romans 6:21. What a simple way of looking at sin. Lord be in my heart and thoughts so that I many only produce fruit for Your glory!!! Happy Monday She’s!!!
Shannon
I also have PCOS and for years my periods were very irregular and I went months missing them. I now have very regular periods and am slowly I believe reversing my PCOS through diet and mainly fasting. I suggest the work my Dr. Fung and his books the obesity code and diabetes code, as well as the book Fast Feast Repeat. I think it will truly open a door to healing. Our bodies are designed so wonderfully and it was amazing for me as I learned how our body is designed to heal itself.
Just wanted to pop in and say thanks for all the prayers for my family. My mother-in-law passed away over the weekend. We are sad but so grateful. Alzheimer’s took her mind many years ago. She, indeed, is free and whole now.
Searching… I just went and read the story on gfm about Danica and her family. It’s gut wrenching and I agree, they need prayers lifted up right now.
Good morning, Shes!
@Claire B- if you are referring to the She Reads Truth app, yes it doesn’t always reflect the comments posted on the websites and vice versa. To be honest, I stopped using the app bc I was frustrated by its bugs. I know some of the Shes check both each day. I pray God brings the SRT helpful wisdom regarding their software. It would be helpful if the comment section was formatted a little better. Or even reflected like a Facebook post- that formatting makes sense because you can individually reply to a person or to the whole post. You can’t do that here on the website. At least, I’ve never been able! I am not sure if the staff reads the comments here…
Isaiah 61 is beautiful. I go back to it when I feel discouraged and down. I ask God for the oil of joy for mourning. Beauty for ashes. Garments of praise instead of heaviness (NKJV version of Bible reads this way). God bless your requests this morning, Shes. May we believe we have our prayers heard whether they are individual or in numbers. May God be present in our working.
Kristine, I understand your struggle for sure. I feel the same way. That’s why we need redemption. That’s why we’re still here. 50+ years of serving Jesus and I still mess up daily. If I don’t mess up I feel pride that I didn’t mess up…..which of course is sin. Chapter 6 is hard to read. Chapter 8 is coming.
Being a slave to sin… makes me tired. Fills me with despair. When will it get better? When will I get out of this cycle of sin and guilt? Jesus came to break that cycle. Will I sin again? Alas, yes. But now instead of crushing guilt, I call out for help. I know who will come to my rescue. I know I don’t have to fight alone.
May I ask for your continued prayers? Teachers in my district report on Wednesday. Along with the usual unknowns at the beginning of a new school year, my physical health (those darn feet!) has me anxious and filled with dread.
TINA, it’s always a joy to hear your share your beautiful story. SHANNON, continued prayers for your healing.
Good morning, sisters. Let me first say that although I’ll provide info below to a fundraising page for updates on this family’s story, at this point the goal has been met and (IMO) the urgent need is for prayer, not donations. For all that are willing, I ask for ongoing prayer a for mom, Danica Romeyn and her 2 children, Rhone (5) and Everest/ET (7). I don’t know them personally but came across an article several months ago that told their story – which took a turn for the worse this past week or so. You can find the original article by searching Danica Scleroderma and looking for a February 2023 article in Florida Today, or you can read the initial statement plus updates on the fundraising page “Love Needed for the Matt & Danica Romeyn Family” on the gfm website. In summary, she was diagnosed with scleroderma around 2019 and has become disabled as the terminal disease has progressed. On 8/16/22, her husband Matt, an astrobotanist for NASA, was killed by a red light runner. Her last known hope was to receive a stem cell transplant at MD Anderson in Houston. She was accepted into their program but after further testing, it was determined that she did not qualify. Her update yesterday (#15) on the gfm page was heartbreaking. So, any and all that will, please pray as she processes this enormous disappointment and decides her next steps, and that she and her family come to know the Lord if they don’t already. I know theirs is just one tragic heartbreaking situation among many and appreciate your prayers for them.
Thank You Father God for Jesus! Amen in Jesus saving name
Jesus paid it all so I can live free! The gift of His grace is truly amazing.
As a slave to the sin nature inherited from Adam, I was God’s enemy. Yet He bought me anyway, and broke my chains to that master. Understanding that I am no longer obligated to obey that master is where the battle for my will is. My body memory is to sin, yet God calls me to holiness and to do right. Small moment by moment choices to listen to God over sinwill get me there. Thankful for a long-suffering Savior.
SHANNON LOWRY and RHONDA J – praying the Lord will bring you His comfort in your physical trials
My heart was so full to read your messages yesterday sisters. Thank you not only for taking the time to read my request and respond, but for those of you who also researched PCOS and PMDD. You all are so, so beautiful and i thank God for such an uplifting community. Mercy, Victoria E, Claire B, Traci Gendron, AZ Walker, GramieSue, Candace Smith, Cheryl Blow, Searching, Sharon Scheibenpflug, Tricia Cavananugh, Rhonda J, Cee Gee, Linda, Judy, Elaine Morgan, Gayle R, Erin L, Tammie George, Samantha A , and all of those who prayed for me and all our sisters — thank you from the bottom of my heart, i pray the Lord blesses you all and relieves you from any suffering you ask of Him.
I will continue to read the comments and pray for all your requests as before, I’m more of a lurker than a commenter and felt pushed last night to reach out. Thank you for meeting my action with such kindness and faith.
He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners.”
—Isaiah 61:1
I have been so so very thankful for these verses in Isaiah 61 for a while now..
It started with the first line.. “He has sent me to heal the broken hearted”
My journey has been one of sorrow, loss, brokenheart-ness..
BUT GOD..
BUT GOD..
BUT GOD..
He walked with me through the death of my girl, through the confused and guilt journey of did I do all possible for her.. was I a good mother?
I sat on the ground by her grave for months, arriving after i had been to the church, ranted at God ( thats another God moment story), and leaving as late as I could.. I was a mess!
BUT GOD..
Through it all, through the rants, guilt and confusion, never left my side, instead He slowly guided me into His arms and showed me His love.. and in His showing me His love for myself and my beautiful girl, I came to know a freedom that released me from the ‘bondage’ of guilt I felt as a mother whose only daughter was called home to be with the Lord..
It is well.
‘Tis true, it was not an easy journey, BUT GOD, and His Word, have guided me when the questions, and the guilt, and the confusion come.. they will come, but holding tight to Him, these Words from Isaiah, and many more means I never walk alone.. He walks with me!
AMEN..
Blessing dear sisters, this wet morning! Prayerful over each of you, and covering you in hugs wrapped in love..
Be Blessed..❤️