“He sees your heartache and will give it meaning. He sees your pain and will give it purpose. He sees your wait and will give it reason. He sees your future and will give it promise.”
What a gift it is that God sees us in our struggle, gives purpose to our pain, and gives us hope for a fruitful future. Isn’t that so beautiful? Isn’t that truth just what our weary hearts need to hear?
My voice is raspy, sweet friends. There are so many others in this world whose voices are raspy. I think yours is, too. Our voices are tired of crying out for the Lord to heal our land. Our voices are raspy from broken relationships and raspy from prayers over wounds that need healing.
You see, this past May, I resigned from my job as a teacher. It was one of the best decisions I ever have made. I do not regret my career as an educator, I do not regret the relationships I built, and I do not regret the growth that took place as a result of the struggles I faced in education. It’s a vocation that is not for the faint of heart. Pray for those teachers out there. They need your prayers right now.
The month of June was a joy! My husband and I traveled around the Middle East to see firsthand the work of Samaritan’s Purse. It was an unforgettable adventure and a huge blessing and a restful time after a challenging school year. The Middle East will always hold such a special place in our hearts.
July was a whirlwind. My business as a side gig was ready to be launched full-force! We had a big launch and it was such a proud moment for me. From balancing a career, along with writing for the blog and other ministries, this side gig was starting to become a full-time gig. It was time-consuming, energy-consuming, and filled with countless blessings. I also finished all my business classes in June and I was ready to take on my life as an entrepreneur and business owner. God had other plans and I have learned to be content with that.
August came around and my husband and I hit a huge financial loss with some outstanding medical and dental bills that were almost past what we could afford. God provides exactly what we need and we are so thankful. Between the essential purchase of a car, paying the mortgage for our home, thousands and thousands in medical bills, countless dollars into our new SUV for repairs, and inflation the way it is all in the same year, we have become masters of tracking our finances and relying on God to give everything we need, and He has blessed us with even a little extra. We are thankful.
September came around and my new shop opened up the first week of this month! The home decor shop is doing exceptionally well and I am grateful for the passive income. The owners of the building are so encouraging to their space renters. What a blessing! As you have seen, my hair has turned from blonde to an auburn/red color. I needed a little “freshen-up,” and changing my hair color was just that for me! I believe the red suits me well, though I will get more of a brownish color the next time I get it done. Just more professional, you know? I applied for a position in social media at an amazing company and interviewed for it last week. God is above all things, including this job. I rest in His plan for my life and I trust that it is good.
This season is all about change and I am learning to be content. I know God is bigger than my circumstances.
This season of change has taught me something essential about our Jesus. Though we change, as do our circumstances, God never does. That is a truth I have had to hold close to my heart in this season of life. I feel like I am always in the wobble of transition, but God is faithful– even in change.
So, my sweet friend–
I am not sure what you are going through, what you are waiting for, or what you are healing from. I don’t know what battle the Lord has put in your path. The truth I sit in today is the same truth that I always have–seasons of change teach us so much about God’s heart.
So whether you are waiting for that job offer, waiting for a baby, or waiting for something else, take heart. Jesus hasn’t forgotten you. He sees you in your struggle. You are kept close and held by your Creator.
Take heart, He is above all things, including your circumstances. Turn your eyes from your circumstances to your God and you will be amazed at how much your heart will heal.
Healing is a beautiful thing, isn’t it?
Praying for you and so proud of the woman in Christ that you are!
John 16:33, “I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Much love,
Mallory