Well, I’m a little late today in writing my Sunday post. We’ve had a busy, but good weekend. We’ve spent a lot of time with friends and with family.
I’ve been enjoying this summer weather. I’m an early riser, and when the sun starts to come up, I like to go outside on our back patio with my coffee in hand. It’s so peaceful and quiet and a perfect way to start my day.
Today after church, we were eating lunch outside at a nearby restaurant. I was talking with someone and said, I have struggled the last few years with some hurts but I feel like I’m finally on the other side, the dark cloud is lifting.
I haven’t been in a depression, and I haven’t felt like God wasn’t listening or that he wasn’t working in my life. But I have felt a lingering feeling of hurt and disappointment.
I love that about God, only he can turn our pain into something that can be used for His Glory.
Has God taken a pain or a disappointment in your life and turned into something beautiful?
Praying you have had a wonderful Christ-filled Sunday!
Cyndi, your words echoed much of what I have been feeling! Sometimes knowing someone else feels the same keeps things in perspective. Thanks for sharing! Blessings!
Thank you all for sending me such encouraging words.
My goal and promise is to start back this coming Sunday.
God bless all of you.
Hard to believe, but even after 32 years of marriage you can run into struggles. My husband & I went through a biggie about a month ago. I decided that even though the hurt was great, it wasn’t worth throwing away our marriage. Grace, mercy and forgiveness abound. I do still struggle with trust, but I’m giving that to God and taking one day at time.
Hi Cyndi,
It is always a blessing to push forward cause you never know who God has planted right in front of you to listen to your hurts, frustrations, or even happiness.
Thank you for this. I needed it this morning. Have not reached that point yet but I am encouraged to keep praying that it will happen. Thanks again for your beautiful words.
Dear Cyndi ~
I have lost both of my parents since December 2014. My sweet mom passed away first, and then, like so many stories that I have read about, my beloved dad died too, 5 1/2 months later. They were married for 64 years. I found your blog in the midst of all of our family’s pain and loss. I look forward to checking it daily. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for your encouring blog on Sunday. My husband and I are raising our 7 year grand-daughter and sometimes I feel so alone. I am a christian but life throws us such struggles. Your blog keeps my walking in the path of righteousness.
Diana, life is not easy but I’m sure you are a blessing to that granddaughter. I know we all feel lonely at times, but thank goodness, we are never alone. God is always with us.
Blessings,
Cyndi
Janelle I am so so sorry. You are dealing with a lot right now. What an example your parents were in being married for 64 years.
Take care of yourself as you are grieving and give yourself time to grieve. It’s a process and it’s not an easy part of our journey.
Blessings,
Cyndi
Cyndi, I am a new subscriber. God’s timing is always perfect. Your blog is an answer to prayer. My son’s body was found beneath a bridge two weeks ago. The assumption was that he committed suicide, but there is evidence that he was pushed from the bridge. He was 35 years old, had been diagnosed as schizophrenic since his late teen years, and had been a victim of crime repeatedly due to his vulnerable position. My husband and I are committed Christians, but our family is nonetheless struggling (my husband teaches in a private Christian high school). Thank you for your blog today. I desperately need God’s comfort for this mother’s heart. Bless you!
Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. May you cling to our Savior and feel His comfort and peace during this extremely difficult time. Love in Christ, xo
Cindy
I am a new subscriber to your blog and I look forward to not only reading your great style tips but your reflections on your deep faith in God. Today’s post really spoke to me as I have had some hurt and disappoint recently that I can’t seem to overcome. Your honest reflection on your own feelings was very powerful. Thank you for always being positive and encouraging, you are making a big difference to women like me. Whatever obstacles we have to overcome God is by our side!
Hi Ann!
It’s so nice to meet you and thank you for stopping by!
Give yourself some time to work through your hurts, God is faithful.
Blessings,
Cyndi
I am an early morning riser too. I go on a walk in the early a.m.. I love hearing the birds sing and for 2 miles I can visit with God before my morning starts.
We live in such a fast society and we want things to be done on our time. God does heal hearts but it may take awhile to feel the light. He turned something that was very painful into something beautiful it took 4 years. I wish I could share the story, I can only say God does have a great plan even if we can not see the big picture
Ellen I can truly relate. God is certainly not on our time clock. It’s hard to be patient and I sometimes feel God is not listening to my prayers but I know He is. I have a Bible verse in my car to remind me of that. Wait for the Lord: be strong and take heart. Psalm 27:14
I’ve have had a lot of hurt to deal with the past few years and by the grace of God Im dealing better. it’s not always easy especially when it involves family. Glad your story had a happy ending.
Ellen I agree it can take time. It’s not always a quick fix.
Blessings,
Cyndi
I’m so happy for you. Unfortunately I’m still in the dark place of hurt and disappointment. All I’ve ever wanted is for my children to marry and have families of their own. My daughter was married for a very short time and I’m afraid it has scared her and her brother (he watched his sister suffer) from ever marrying.
Bobbi I’m so sorry but I know we’ve talked about your situation before. I’m wondering if there is not some joy in where you are right now. Maybe start journaling some of the blessings you see.
I know you want your children married but God may be working on some details behind the scenes and we can’t see them right now.
Praying the darkness is lifted soon,
Cyndi
Thank you for sharing Cyndi, we all need to be reminded God loves us and is gong to work everything out, we just have to be patient, that’s the problem, right?, be patient, I used to say I need a burning bush! I’m learning to be more patient and know God has it all under control, I waited 5 years before I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy, I cried an ocean of tears waiting but I kept saying I knew God was going to give me a baby I didn’t know how or when but I just knew he would, I decided to try for adoption and the week I got the packet I found out I was pregnant! I was diagnosed with breast cancer October 4, 2013, I wanted it out immediately but the doctors wanted to wait until December to do the surgery, I put my faith in to high gear, I began speaking every healing verse over me, I never talked negative regarding the situation, I don’t even think I cried, and that is a miracle in itself, I’m so emotional! I had a bilateral mastectomy ( my decision) I truly believe God wanted the Docs to wait to allow me to build my faith up and I know He healed me! My lymph nodes were clear and I didn’t even have to have chemo, I am so blessed I know, I have numerous stories of how God has worked in my life, matter of fact I’m dealing with some other issues right now and I really need God to work another miracle! I am so happy you are healed of the pain and hurt you were dealing with! I am so thankful for your blog and truly appreciate your hard work. Have a great night! 🙂
Praising God for your many miracles!! 🙂
Thank you so much Lisa!
Debbie thank you for sharing all that God has done in your life. It’s good to give testimony to his goodness.
Blessings,
Cyndi
God is good! Glad you’re on the other side of those feelings and that the dark cloud is lifting!
I have my quiet time on sun porch early in the morning with my coffee. Best part of day. Then go for my walk/jog or bike ride. Glad you are on the other side of darkness, Cyndi. God bless you.
Hi Cyndi,
I have been waiting for your post.
Right now I’m in blah mode, can’t get motivated to go back to church. No real reason for not going.
I still pray, and beleive in God. And he continues to bless me and be there for me. I really want to go back. Can you give me some encouragement?
Dear Cyndi, I think all Christians go thru dry spells when we drift from God. What you will find is that He hasn’t moved, he is your father and he is waiting on you. Part of being part of a faith family is just discipline to get up and go to church. For me it is like going to exercise, sometimes I don’t really feel into going, but once I’m there, I’m glad I came. We need to stay connected to other believers in Christ, I will pray for you my fellow sister.
Rebecca, while I’m not Cyndi, I hope I can encourage you to go back to church. I think you are feeling the pull of God’s love as He wants to welcome you there. The Bible says “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20) I feel you would be encouraged meeting with other Christians, Rebecca. Take the step and see!
Hi Rebecca~ God will bless you for your obedience when you return to church. His word does want us to be part of a body of believers that encourages each other to continue to grow in our relationship with our Lord. Finding friendships in church, possible prayer partners, or other women who are on a similar journey as you are, will help you get out of your rut 😉 I will be praying the Holy Spirit nudges you and you find an awesome Bible believing, Bible preaching church that will help ignite your faith! God bless you! 😉
Rebecca, yes I will encourage you to go back to church! It’s easy to get out of the habit and Satan loves it.
But you are missing blessings when you’re not a part of the corporate body. Jesus wants us to fellowship together.
You can do it! I have faith in you.
Blessings,
Cyndi