Amazing Grace
The air was crisp, clear and so fresh as I start my Saturday walking through the pines and singing a praise song on my way to breakfast, when I realized I was starting to get a headache. No biggie, normally so I just try to put this behind me. I ate, drank coffee and kept going.
As the day progressed, I kept going with the activities: chapel, off roading, archery, a nap in the sun and great conversation with old friends. 
Though I continued through the day, I was not only pushing my headache aside I was pushing my fears and current "issues" aside in the effort to focus on God and what he wants to show me. Every hour crept by and every hour the headache was getting worse. By dinner time, I could tell this wasn't just a headache but a stress induced migraine.
Though I continued through the day, I was not only pushing my headache aside I was pushing my fears and current "issues" aside in the effort to focus on God and what he wants to show me. Every hour crept by and every hour the headache was getting worse. By dinner time, I could tell this wasn't just a headache but a stress induced migraine. I was so mad! I mean mad. I kept praying Lord this needs to go away. I am here to learn, refresh and decompress. I don't want this. Finally took two Advil and kept going. I made it to chapel Saturday night with my sunglasses on the whole time. My aunt and a friend prayed for me and I made it through the whole AMAZING message. (http://www.brookemardell.com/)
I eventually made it back to the room for the night filled with coffee (it is good for migraines), and decided to go to bed instead of fellowship with the ladies. I laid there and BAM all the stress of life and my current fears hit home. I kept praying to fall asleep. I put my headphones on and closed my eyes. The world in my head was spinning and my heart was pounding. As I lay there praying asking for relief and sleep, the following two songs came on in a row...the words I know well they are two of my favorite songs but they were exactly what I needed to hear to settle my soul.
Casting Crowns- Just be hold
Mandisa - Overcomer
What a wonderful way for God to show is amazing grace to me. To tell me I am held in the palm of his hand and I will overcome.
God doesn't have to do anything, BUT he can do EVERYTHING. I will just breathe.
As you run the races of life there maybe pain, you may be crippled and the world may expect you to stop...but God will be your "new legs" to hold you up. He is claims you (if you let him) and together you will get to the finish line. It doesn't mean the pain will stop, it won't erase the hurt, but he will comfort you and use your pain for good. “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4 NLT
God is Good. God is not safe, but he is good. There is light even in the shadows of life.
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