Inspirational Sunday: Because of Him
by Ms. Latina ~ January 31st, 2010. Filed under: Inspiration, Uncategorized.
I read a lot of blogs. Many times as I read I think, “I know that feeling, its happened to me!” Its at those time when I wish I was able to speak directly to the writer and say, “It’ll be OK. I know.”
When I was hungry, someone came along and brought me food, bags and bags of food. When I was thrown out and cast aside, feeling forgotten and unloved, a long lost Titi /Aunt raised me as her own. When facing eviction with a 3 year old son, I received an unexpected check. It was enough to cover the rent. When I was in court defending my son, feeling terrified and alone, crying in despair, a stranger prayed with me. When as a new driver, I drove over 50 miles, with my sons in the backseat, at 2 a.m. forgetting to put on my headlights, weaving in and out of traffic and crying with despair, I made it to my destination…unscathed. There are so many other times I can name but suffice it to say, I survived. My boys and I survived.
Along the way, I learned I’m not alone. I never was. There was always a hand guiding me, rescuing me, holding me. When I thought I couldn’t go any further, it nudged me and yes sometimes even shoved me!
Now that I understand, I can vocalize it. It was God keeping us all along. So when friends ask, “How can you be so happy and cheery when you’ve gone through so much?” I reply, “Because of Him.”
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29.11 (NLV)
January 31st, 2010 at 9:03 am
What a great reminder! It’s easy to get into our daily lives and struggles, forgetting all the times God’s been guiding us through.
January 31st, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Oh yes, my friend..He was definitely with you all those times, and even now!! God is good!!
February 1st, 2010 at 2:15 am
February 1st, 2010 at 10:30 am
God is good, all the time. I am grateful for His blessings everyday.
Thank you for sharing your testimony with your readers.
February 1st, 2010 at 11:25 am
Thank you..I needed this reminder of my blessings that came when I had no other way
February 1st, 2010 at 11:33 am
I’ve always admired your strong faith in God. Thanks for sharing, very inspirational!
February 1st, 2010 at 12:50 pm
This is an example of one of the reasons why I love your blog! You have such a well-balanced blog that not only highlights new products, etc. but it’s also inspirational.
What a great reminder that God is good…all the time. And all the time…God is good.
Kristi, Live and Love…Out Loud
@TweetingMama
February 1st, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Great post, thank you so much for sharing. A great reminder that Dios is always watching over us. Very inspirational. I strongly believe in a Puerto Rican saying, Dios aprieta pero no ahorca/God squeezes but does not strangle…
February 10th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
What a beautiful post! It brought tears to my eyes. Yes, God is always with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us.
March 19th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Wow, beautiful post, thanks for sharing that. God Bless you.