when you write an entire blog post and wordpress decides to eat it, and it vanishes forever: the emotion that hits you is unlike any other. miraculously, here i am, still writing, even though all i wanted to do about ten minutes ago was put my laptop in the dishwasher, flip it on, and walk away.
“hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” – corrie ten boom
maybe this has been the source of all of the pain in my life. my white-knuckled grip and He saying, ‘you don’t even need this.’
i’ve held my own desires so tightly that the struggle with Him leaves me bloody. this is what i want. this is what is best for me. you don’t know what you’re doing.
yes i do.
well now you’ve scratched up my hands and i feel empty. but i’m full, aren’t i? you’ve stripped me of what i think is best and given me your best instead. and your best is far, far better.
Probably the shortest entry you’ve ever written (or I’ve ever read in your site) yet the most clear and convicting. Thanks Katie!
thank you for always being so kind, kit.
I’ve heard it said that sometimes God has to force us to our knees in order to get us to look up and that when we are at our weakest is when His power can be displayed through us… lovely post Katie. I come here today slightly overwhelmed and awestruck by the amazing grace of our Lord. He’s been showing me just how awesome He is lately through changes that He’s directing in my life. Pray for me!
i will, amanda. absolutely. thank you for sharing that with me. let me know if i can do anything for you from all the way over here (:
hi Kate
i happened to find your blog, and i can totally relate to you regarding this post. I’ve been through some rough patches where I had to give up things that I really treasured, because God said they were not part of His plans. But I’ve come to learn that whatever God has prepared have blessed me more that I could ever imagined. Keep believing that whatever He does, He does it with love
aand.. asking permission to follow
i’m so honored that you found my blog and left a comment, thank you for reading. thank you so much for the encouraging words.