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Silence From God

It seems unnatural to “name it,” to say it out loud – that there simply are seasons in our Christian lives where we feel a silence from God.  

As you might imagine, I have been in just that season. After 29 years of teaching, I retired at age 52 with two children who are school-age.  I feel more peace than I have felt in so many years and I KNOW it was the right thing.  But, I walked away from sun-up to sun-down hustle and bustle to simply stand still.  I am afraid I don’t know how to just stand still.  

It’s the waiting – for me.  I don’t know about you, but I am a bit impatient and I like to know what is ahead.   

Recently, Pastor Jeff (Wright) said, “Times of silence from God are meant to draw out the fragrance of faith from you.”  What a great reminder that God has a purpose for us even during those times when He seems silent. 

This is not my first season of feeling this “silence” from God.  

The message I am currently getting from Him is: Just hold tight.  Hang on.  I’m not ignoring you.  Just hold on.  I’m not done.  I’ve got something brewing for you. Use this time to draw near to me and get geared up for what is coming.  

Although I don’t know what is ahead, God is drawing out a sweet fragrance of faith as I wait and trust fully in Him that HE’s got this!  

It is not easy for me.  I feel like I am missing something.  Something BIG.  Do you ever feel that way?  Like: God, hello??? I’m over here!  Do you see me?  What am I supposed to do?  What’s next?  What’s NOW?

How about you?  How is God speaking to you when it feels like he’s being silent?  

God’s promise in Isaiah 55:11 – “so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”

Psalm 62:5 says “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him.”  When you feel like God’s far away and you can’t hear his voice, what you need to do is abide in Him.  Our hope is in the Lord, which is where patience, joy and peace can live in us abundantly. 

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I Am a Princess

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I am a princess.  That’s right.  And if you are a woman and a child of God, you are too.  We are daughters of a King.  The mightiest King of the mightiest Kingdom.  And as such, how should we be living, behaving and serving?

Let’s think about it in the sense of royalty.  A royal princess who takes her position and power seriously must do certain things.  She first of all does everything in her power to serve her King – after all, it’s her father!  She obeys him, honors him and serves to bring him praise and honor.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9

She serves her people – her family and the people of her kingdom.  She knows that she is a goodwill ambassador for her king and kingdom.  She is to be a good role model for everyone to see.  She serves; oh, she serves in so many ways.  But her reach goes so much further. She has the ability to impact more than her kingdom.  She can do things to serve the world.  And the whole world is watching her.  Some people of the world will focus on her good.  Others will be holding her under a microscope just waiting for a moment to catch her when she fails.  The paparazzi want to find that juicy story and tear her down.  There will be people who will mock her, try to hurt her, try to ultimately tear her and her family apart.  Yet she holds her head high for her people and the entire world to see.  She will not give in.  She will fight until the end to protect her kingdom.  Why?  Because she loves her father and she loves her people, especially her family.

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. ~ 1 Peter 3:3-4

Now apply this to your life.  What are you doing to honor your King?  How are you serving your people?  Are you a goodwill ambassador for the world to see?  When the naysayers and Satan attack you, do you hold your ground and keep your head held high?  Yes, we will make mistakes.  Although we are royalty, we are still human.  When we fall, when we fail, it’s how we respond that matters.  Let the world see a humble servant’s heart that isn’t afraid to say “I was wrong,” and, “I’m sorry.”  As princesses, we need to treat each other like the special women we truly are.  Let’s not be doing things that will tear each other down or bring disgrace upon us. Let’s hold our heads high and encourage each other to be who we were meant to be.

Blessings,

The WM Team

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Reflections

reflections imageSometimes it is good just to stop and reflect on some of God’s truths. We hope the following will lift your spirits and encourage you this day or any time the clouds close in on you.

Remember these truths:

You are loved                                        John 3:16

God is the lifter of our heads              Psalm 3:3

He is the lover of your soul                 Romans 10:9

He delights in you                                Psalm 149:4

He sings over you                                 Zephaniah 3:17

He is your strength                              Psalm 28:7

He is your rock                                     Psalm 18:2

You are His and He is yours               Jeramiah 32:38 and 2 Corinthians 6:16

 

We encourage you to look up the scriptures and let God’s Word minister to you.

Blessings,

The WM Team