Okay this isn't a story about dark to light, but a story about how God listens to prayers and answers them at the proper time. So I had a really rough breakup with my girlfriend right before college (we're happily married now BTW). I haven't shared this with many people at all. But I prayed so hard and made a covenant with God, that of he allowed me to marry the woman I love, I would bring up our children to love and fear Him. Little did I know until later that my wife had ovarian cysts and the doctor told her when she was younger that she may not be able to have children because of it. I had no idea at the time of my prayers that she had the problems. Fast forward to now and we have two healthy little pepettes, didn't have a single problem conceiving. And now it's time for me to hold up my end of the bargain gladly. The point I'm trying to make is, Gods timing is absolute and perfect. Don't underestimate the power of prayer. And DEFINITELY don't underestimate the power of our Lord and King. His Will is enacted on earth and the universe at the proper time. Have faith and God bless you my frens
There are so many stories I have but I will stick to this one.From the time my son started school; he hated it and struggled. I was a stay at home mom but not without a cost. We struggled financially but felt it was so important to be there for him. Year after year we tried everything we could for him with what we had. I prayed and prayed for help but never could afford to get him tested or tutoring and yet was also willing to work outside the home if that is what Jesus led me to do, He did not. I didn’t understand why God was not providing the help we needed and no path to his future,
As time went on it became clear that not only did college become a fading aspiration but he was also colorblind which closed the door to so many other viable options for him. Then one day I finally pieced together that he was dyslexic.At some point, after growing in my faith I finally realized that here I was resisting all of this and failing to see that this was all by God’s design. Somehow I needed to change how I was seeing this and trust that God was closing the doors and that He was doing so to coral my son toward the right path.
Jump ahead to now and the current state of affairs with colleges and the military etc.. Who could have predicted that everything would turn out the way it has, God was leading us all along and my son has been working as a tech on the roadways for one year now, ever since he graduated last year. He has his own work vehicle, is happy and thriving in his job. I no longer force my way through the roadblocks. I have learned to pray; submit and trust God regardless of how things look. My worry and stress over the last 20 years was my own doing; because Jesus had us all along.
It's true: the consequences of our actions extend beyond the scope of what we can know at any given time. Glad you're in a good place now, and healthy.
Thank you for sharing. I look at every situation I face with the idea that I simply do not and can not know the big picture - but God does know. I get discouraged and sometimes I am even the one who is complaining. Then I submit to God's will, read the Bible, and am reminded that I need to have faith in Christ. And that's it, that is all we have to do, nothing more!
I have a similar story, but I won’t bore you with the details. I just want to share what I’ve learned. Those dark times in ones life, where absolutely everything is going wrong and praying seems to accomplish nothing is what I call a “Devine Storm.” It is a time in ones life where God is trying to redirect your path. It hurts. It sucks. It’s confusing. It can last for months or years until YOU make the BIG decision that will shift your life. You have no idea what that decision is. But it is big and it will disrupt your life. Here is how to recognize what it is - once you make that decision and put it into motion, there will be a point of no return. Once that point is met, then the Devine Storm ends and, like flipping on a light switch, you will be rewarded beyond anything you could imagine. Big decisions include moving out-of-state, quitting a job, ending a relationship, changing colleges or majors, or a combination of these.
Good luck.
Edit- for the curious, mine was moving 1200 miles back home. As soon as I unloaded my car, I received a Doctors call that my medical condition will not hinder my career (yes, I can go back to work for the same company even though I moved). I was waiting to get this phone call for 13 months! My mother then got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I was home to help care for her as she died. And in the middle of this, I met my wife as a result of commuting to work. Here’s the kicker… my wife was going through her own Devine Storm in the exact time frame that I was before I moved!
Okay this isn't a story about dark to light, but a story about how God listens to prayers and answers them at the proper time. So I had a really rough breakup with my girlfriend right before college (we're happily married now BTW). I haven't shared this with many people at all. But I prayed so hard and made a covenant with God, that of he allowed me to marry the woman I love, I would bring up our children to love and fear Him. Little did I know until later that my wife had ovarian cysts and the doctor told her when she was younger that she may not be able to have children because of it. I had no idea at the time of my prayers that she had the problems. Fast forward to now and we have two healthy little pepettes, didn't have a single problem conceiving. And now it's time for me to hold up my end of the bargain gladly. The point I'm trying to make is, Gods timing is absolute and perfect. Don't underestimate the power of prayer. And DEFINITELY don't underestimate the power of our Lord and King. His Will is enacted on earth and the universe at the proper time. Have faith and God bless you my frens
Amen. God is good and I'm glad I'm in His corner
This is AWESOME Thank you so much for sharing. I have been there and can relate 100%%% Why? Why? Why? Only to know that God is in control not me
There are so many stories I have but I will stick to this one.From the time my son started school; he hated it and struggled. I was a stay at home mom but not without a cost. We struggled financially but felt it was so important to be there for him. Year after year we tried everything we could for him with what we had. I prayed and prayed for help but never could afford to get him tested or tutoring and yet was also willing to work outside the home if that is what Jesus led me to do, He did not. I didn’t understand why God was not providing the help we needed and no path to his future,
As time went on it became clear that not only did college become a fading aspiration but he was also colorblind which closed the door to so many other viable options for him. Then one day I finally pieced together that he was dyslexic.At some point, after growing in my faith I finally realized that here I was resisting all of this and failing to see that this was all by God’s design. Somehow I needed to change how I was seeing this and trust that God was closing the doors and that He was doing so to coral my son toward the right path.
Jump ahead to now and the current state of affairs with colleges and the military etc.. Who could have predicted that everything would turn out the way it has, God was leading us all along and my son has been working as a tech on the roadways for one year now, ever since he graduated last year. He has his own work vehicle, is happy and thriving in his job. I no longer force my way through the roadblocks. I have learned to pray; submit and trust God regardless of how things look. My worry and stress over the last 20 years was my own doing; because Jesus had us all along.
Yes! Perfect example. So true.
Wow. Sweet story.
It's true: the consequences of our actions extend beyond the scope of what we can know at any given time. Glad you're in a good place now, and healthy.
Great story. Thank you for sharing.
Inspirational story. Thank you.
We are being made fit for the Kingdom.
Thank you for sharing. I look at every situation I face with the idea that I simply do not and can not know the big picture - but God does know. I get discouraged and sometimes I am even the one who is complaining. Then I submit to God's will, read the Bible, and am reminded that I need to have faith in Christ. And that's it, that is all we have to do, nothing more!
I have a similar story, but I won’t bore you with the details. I just want to share what I’ve learned. Those dark times in ones life, where absolutely everything is going wrong and praying seems to accomplish nothing is what I call a “Devine Storm.” It is a time in ones life where God is trying to redirect your path. It hurts. It sucks. It’s confusing. It can last for months or years until YOU make the BIG decision that will shift your life. You have no idea what that decision is. But it is big and it will disrupt your life. Here is how to recognize what it is - once you make that decision and put it into motion, there will be a point of no return. Once that point is met, then the Devine Storm ends and, like flipping on a light switch, you will be rewarded beyond anything you could imagine. Big decisions include moving out-of-state, quitting a job, ending a relationship, changing colleges or majors, or a combination of these. Good luck.
Edit- for the curious, mine was moving 1200 miles back home. As soon as I unloaded my car, I received a Doctors call that my medical condition will not hinder my career (yes, I can go back to work for the same company even though I moved). I was waiting to get this phone call for 13 months! My mother then got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I was home to help care for her as she died. And in the middle of this, I met my wife as a result of commuting to work. Here’s the kicker… my wife was going through her own Devine Storm in the exact time frame that I was before I moved!