Sharing pictures of the best moments in life is effortless, but sharing words in the depths of the hard moments can leave us uneasy, wondering how we’ll be received.
But time and time again, I’ve realized…this is life. It’s a consolidation of the hard and best moments. And as they’re woven together, seeing God through every fiber is what makes it beautiful.
And while I know I don’t owe a PSA on our life, I do feel compelled to share God’s goodness… even if that means sharing the really hard moments.
We recently found ourselves navigating some unexpected life changes when Chris lost his job three weeks ago. Even though we knew God was in control, we still couldn't help but wonder why.
It was a job that not only he, but us as a family, loved since it allowed us to spend so much time together, all while being the sole provider for our home. So when the unexpected occurred, I remember asking God what was the point of taking away something good?
And here’s the thing, I can’t you give some prophetic answer. I’m not here to say prayer instantly changed our circumstances, nor am I here to say prayer made us feel happy and dandy. And even as we continued to go to church, there was still hurt built up inside. Because I couldn’t help but think in a room filled with so many people, we were in an unknown place that had us feeling so anxious and alone.
But that’s when God whispered, I saw you.🖤
So I will say, even though something good was taken away… God didn’t stop doing good. And it was with time, continuous honest prayer, and moments of discomfort that caused us to move where He needed us to be (spiritually and literally). He continued to provide, reflected the depths of His kindness through people, and reminded us that even though He is almighty and sovereign, He will always come down to meet us wherever we are.
So I hope when life happens… and maybe it’s a season you choose to keep safe and not share… I hope you find peace in knowing He sees you. I hope in your heartache you find God in the little things and that gives you hope. I hope you know the hard times don’t diminish your life, but they leave space to reflect the light of our Savior.
But ultimately I hope you know we are not closer to God when we’re on our mountain top, because in the depths of our trenches, He finds us there too.
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