Left out by no effort of myself
Awkward moments of
What to do
and
How to act
Stinging feelings of sitting alone
Aimless thoughts wondering, "Will I ever..."
Are those promises of a fruitful vine not mine?
Is my sanctification mostly in singleness rather than child bearing?
Will I walk through life alone?
Is there none made for me to be a suitable helpmate?
Tears, loneliness, desire, masks of "I'm Ok"...
How will I provide for myself?
Will raising a family never be my lot?
Should I trust that You will provide someone for me to love, submit to, and serve?
Or should I trust that You rule over all things and it may never happen?
I know the answer is both.
Are You more glorified in my singleness?
Is Your name more magnified in my journey-of-one?
How do I be, how do I act around couples?
How do I rejoice with those who rejoice?
You are my portion and the strength of my life forever.
Danielle, get it together, hope in God.
I know all these things, but give me Your peace,
Give me grace to be strengthened in this season of my life..
I am not alone. God is a very present help. Very present.
My boundaries and times of my life are appointed not randomly, but by God.
Persevere in tribulation. I am so impatient.
"Get me out of this!", is my selfish cry.
Let me have a spirit of waiting, of quietness of spirit so that You can work out character in me.
These trials are conforming me into Christ's image--fulfilling the purpose of my predestination.
The rewards of suffering are unfair. For the glories that will be revealed are much greater than the pains and trials.
This is not a new temptation. Not one unique to me. It is common to man.
God is faithful.
He will allow me to endure it.
I am comforted by God.
Afflicted but not crushed.
All things are according to the counsel of His will.
This is purposeful, planned...not a mistake, or an oversight.
My life is not my own
What makes me think I can run it and know best?
Teach me obedience from this suffering.
What made me think that I would enter the kingdom of God without tribulations?
After the crushing of grapes comes the joy of wine.
Expecting joy...
For I have received grace upon grace.
