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Hold on to the promises

Scripture of the Day: 1 Corinthians 12:7-9

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit...

2016 has been rough on me. Mentally, emotionally and especially spiritually. I've been trying - jealous of the godly women around me who seem to be gifted with the faith mentioned above when mine seems stuck somewhere I can't find. That's the gift I have been coveting. And then yesterday two tiny (but glorious) things happened.

I have been gifted with a Spirit of knowledge in rare situations. And this knowledge comes in the form of something my hubby thinks was created by hallmark - emotions :). I think at certain times (either out of grief or a combination of complex emotions), people feel TOO much and God has blessed me to be an empath for a little while and take on some of those feelings. This always leads to tears because when the outpouring hits me, I can't contain the grief/joy that isn't even mine! It is bizarre - but beautiful. This connection yesterday was a blessing. It has happened less than 5 times in my life and therefore has significance. Close knowledge from the Spirit brings with it the ability for conversations that matter and empathy is a powerful thing. So thing one demonstrated that God isn't finished with me yet and that the Spirit is alive and well in me!

Thing two came about from me listening closely to the lyrics of a TobyMac song, of all things. His current song, "Move" emphasized everything I need to do in this stage of my life: 

Move, keep walkin’ soldier keep movin’ on
Move, keep walkin’ until the mornin’ comes
Move, keep walkin’ soldier keep movin’ on
And lift your head, it ain’t over yet, ain’t over yet

Hold on, hold on
Lord ain’t finished yet
Hold on, hold on
He’ll get you through this
Hold on, hold on
These are the promises

For various reasons, the concept of moving forward has been big for me. But I'm not good at moving forward. I'm very good at getting stuck. Two years ago I got so stuck I ended up depressed for 9 months and then on anti-depression meds for 1.5 years (I have been off for almost 4 months - praise God!) But of late I have been able to feel the "stuck-ness" if you will, building up. Then I really listened to this song. Over and over. Which helped me see the need in propelling myself forward. What must I do? Keep walking. I am a soldier in the Lord's Army after all! Where should my head be? Lifted UP in hope. Is God finished with me yet? Nope. Who will get me unstuck? God. Why? Because those are the promises! 

My friends, those are the promises. God isn't done with any of us. We are never finished. How awesome is that?! 

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