Life can really put us through a “wringer” and having a strong support system is so vital. I have experienced this in my own life as I wrestle with hearing and visual issues. I also see strong support systems evident in people around me and it makes my heart fill with joy. It’s like God gives you “glimpses of grace” that spur you along. It’s like a heightened sensitivity to the Holy Spirit at work around you.
I love the Bible study group God has me in. We are a group of five, four deaf and one hearing. All of us have experienced difficulties in life and it’s beautiful to see the hand of God at work. Psalms 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.” (NKJV). When we come together to study Gods Word, to encourage each other and pray, God smiles.
The past several weeks we had not been able to meet due to sickness of one friends father that resulted in him passing away. Yet I see glimpses of Gods grace during these last few weeks. Four of us had already lost our fathers so we knew the heartache and could extend loving support. 2 Corinthians 1:4 says, “who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (NKJV). I love how God works.
This week we were finally able to be together again for our study. Our friend who had lost her father brought her Bernedoodle Rocky with her. That dog is a love bug and has the cutest personality. As we began our study, she let him out in the backyard but did not think he would get in the pool. A few minutes later another friend happened to look out the window witnessing Rocky diving in the pool. We all dashed out of the house and his mom grabbed him by the harness pulling him to safety. After the crisis was averted we had the best laugh. There is nothing like a deep heartfelt laugh from deep within. A merry heart does good like medicine, Proverbs 17:22 (NKJV)
How does your support system look? Do you have a relationship with Jesus Christ? He is my Rock, the one who gets me through every situation. He is my anchor. The one who holds me steady in the raging storms of life. When you know Him, He gives you glimpses of grace that keep you faith and hope alive.
As I started blogging this morning, the title had been in my spirit for a few days. I had some thoughts on what I would write about but the Lord has directed me in a similar yet different direction. I trust His prompting and know it will accomplish what He desires. At the end of this post I want to share a YouTube music video form church with Larry Green singing Horizon. This blesses me every time I hear it and I pray it blesses you too.
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