3 Simple Words.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Three Simple Words. There are a lot of hurting people in our world right now. There has been so much devastation around the globe in recent months, and the sad truth is that we often see the most vulnerable of a society being hit the hardest in these situations. The children, the poor, the disabled, and the elderly are usually the ones that are the least likely to survive both natural and manmade disasters. When I see this stuff, I have to remind myself of 3 simple words…
We’ve all faced valleys in our lives, right? No doubt, you can relate to a valley that’s so dark you don’t think you’ll ever see much light again. There are those deep, painful valleys that we just don’t think we’ll even survive. We have those moments in life when it seems as though every single thing that’s dear to us is being stripped from our hands, and there’s absolutely nothing we can do about it at all. The emotions that accompany helplessness, hopelessness, depression, fear, and doubt all flood our minds and hearts. But in those times we must remember 3 simple words…
Betrayal is probably one of the most difficult blows to a person, especially to those of us who, at one time or another, have been all too easily trusting of people. We have those close to us – dear friends, or so we think – that seemingly throw us under the bus. We may even feel like garbage after the way we’ve been thrown away as a “disposable” part of their lives. Yet to us, they were important – they mattered – and our lives were different because they were in them. And you look around – and it seems like, at that moment, you’re standing alone, even though there are dear saints of God standing with you - you feel alone. Oh, but 3 simple words change everything…
No doubt by now you think you know which words I speak of. I’m sure you think they are mushy, gushy words that someone would say to one another when they have fallen for each other. You think they are the words that countless country songs have been written about. But you’re wrong.
“God IS faithful.” Those 3 simple words changed my life. Those 3 simple words can change your life too. When darkness comes – when loneliness comes – when panic attacks come – and when betrayal comes – say those words out loud to yourself, and anyone within hearing distance. “God IS faithful.” Yes He is. And His faithfulness seems the most dear when you see a lack of faithfulness in the others you’ve trusted so dearly. GIF.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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