It's barely past 6am and before I even got out of bed....the tears came. I keep wondering, "Will today be the day that I cry no more?". Today is not to be that day. I know that GOD sees my heart. He knows that I am weak. He knows I have questions. He knows I don't understand. He knows I am humbled. He knows I am absolutely broken. He knows I hurt. He knows I am overwhelmed. But He has promised not to let me be consumed! My home was consumed....but I will NOT be!
"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in HIM." Lam 3:21-24
I don't know who may read this, but if you do, would you please pray even now that I may rest in the Lord's mercies. I am so weak, broken, right now. My heart is heavy and the tears are over flowing. I am overwhelmed, but I will NOT be consumed.
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ReplyDeleteI am shedding many tears with you right now as I lift you up to our almighty God. You are an amazing woman of faith and I love you!
ReplyDeletePraying...
ReplyDeleteTabitha, you probably don't remember me, but I worked at ABWE several years ago and was in AMP training with you and John. I'm now Ron Washer's daughter-in-law. Just saw this post via facebook and my heart is hurting for you all! I am so thankful, though, that in His mercy, God is enabling you to have such an eternal perspective. I will pray that He will continue to uplift you in each moment with His grace, that you might draw closer to Him as you feel the power of Christ in you during this time.
ReplyDeleteIn Him,
Lauren Washer
I found your blog through another. I'm in medical missions, too. (congo) My family will be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI am praying today for you!! Call me with any request....I will do anything to help! Love you!
ReplyDeleteDear Tabitha...
ReplyDelete(Psalm 61:2) "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
Our prayers have been for your family since first hearing the news of the loss of your home and they will continue.
What a testimony you are of the "grace of our Lord" in the midst of tragedy. Praising Him that you and your family are safe!
My prayer for you and John is that the Lord will "Stay so Close to You" that you will be aware of His presence as if you could feel His breath on your neck.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVI3-9pX73Y
My prayers are with you and family during this time. You have touched me and given me a new outlook on things because of your faithfulmess. You have turned a test into a testimony and you are still kingdom building through it all. This is a real life Job experience if I have ever seen one and because of your faithfulness, your blessing is on the way. Love you
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for the loss of your home and possessions. So glad your family is safe!
ReplyDeleteTabitha, I'm praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteTabitha,
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