He is not who you thought he was.
She suddenly stopped returning your calls.
Dad said he was giving Mum a divorce.
Your daughter came home pregnant out of wedlock.
Your friend turned her back on you just when you needed her the most.
The (wo)man you desire to marry has forever had you friend zoned.
Now, your feelings are getting numb.
Frustration slowly sets in, and you wonder, “Was it ever love from the beginning?”
“No, it wasn’t. Yes, it was.”
Now, you are torn in between two worlds.
Now, you are torn in between two worlds.
Your memories conflict.
Your heart skips several beats.
..and you say to yourself, “Decisions have to be made. I dare not live like this again.”
Vulnerable, you are!
Still, in your heart, love you have!
…and then your mind races, you scream as you squirm, “No, I do not! I must not!”
…and then your mind races, you scream as you squirm, “No, I do not! I must not!”
Dearest One,
Can you open your heart? Can we have a heart to heart chat? First, I need you to breathe. Next, I need you to listen carefully because I know even as you read this piece, God’s Spirit will speak from your within. My friend, God sees your aching heart. He sees your worries and anxieties. And trust me, He derives not one pleasure in them.
Hear what He is saying to you today :-
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” [1 John 4:8 KJV]
Did the above scripture soothe your pain? “Definitely not!”, I bet you’d say! Deep wounds have to be cleaned first before the healing processes begin. So dear, relax. We are on our way to recovery. We’ll let God’s Word wash off the debris that made its way to your hurting heart. Although it’ll sting, It’ll definitely speed up your heart’s healing.
Did the above scripture soothe your pain? “Definitely not!”, I bet you’d say! Deep wounds have to be cleaned first before the healing processes begin. So dear, relax. We are on our way to recovery. We’ll let God’s Word wash off the debris that made its way to your hurting heart. Although it’ll sting, It’ll definitely speed up your heart’s healing.
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.” [1 John 4:9 KJV]
Do you see where we are heading to? Can you hear what God is saying?
Listen carefully.
“Dear Daughter/Son, I love(d) you first before you (claim you) loved me. I sent My First Born to this world to show you what love unfeigned truly is, that you might live through Him, My Spirit and I who is Love personified. You can’t love just by your might. No you can’t. Release the burdens my Child. Because you are begotten of me, you CAN love them all nonetheless. The question is – Will you? Will you yield your heart to me and cause me to do a new work in you? Will you pray for them and forgive them even if they really hurt you? Will you? My Child, you can. Still, I ask – will you?”
What are you saying back to Daddy? Dear God’s Child, the Love in your heart is unconditional. Do not hoard it. Give it lavishly. While you are it, guard your heart. Let not things, circumstances, and/or people desecrate it.
Dear slightly pissed One,
The circumstances surrounding you might not be as harsh. Maybe it’s just been ‘little’ family issues. Hubby forgot to get groceries on his way back from work and you are heavily pregnant. You called your sister to give you a helping hand but she declared herself unavailable at that moment. The promotion letter wasn’t given to you but to the one ‘everyone’ considers not as equipped as you. I get it. You are plain pissed. Thoughts are bombarding your mind. The ill kind-a-thoughts are way more. Sir/Ma, Sis/Bro, take a chill pill. Calm down and reason alongside the Holy Spirit. Prayerfully tell yourself and your loved one(s) the truth in love, not in anger. As for the one who has become your boss at work, submit yourself to God and He will in due time lift you up!
Let me give you a brief gist of my life.
Sometime ago, in our home, I had a misunderstanding with my youngest Sister for the umpteenth time. I retreated to my corner. After sometime, I thoughtfully told her the truth in love. Few days after, I cooked several delicacies at home. She dipped a spoon in a bowl of stew and after she tasted it, she smiled and said excitedly, “Sister Ralu, I’m proud of you! Now, I know you are ready for marriage! I laughed so hard! Please, what does a 16 year old Child know about marriage? Misunderstandings, laughter, scoldings and all, I’ve pledged my unconditional love to that Kid and to anyone the Holy Bible regards as my neighbor. Truth remains that I’m still in training by the help of God’s Holy Spirit! I trust God you are too!
Beloved, before I sign off, I want to let you in on what has been on my mind for days now. It’s about doing a biweekly devotional with you based on my e-book – On a Journey With Job. The Story of Job in the Bible is one that constantly inspires me to walk with and In Love. I’ll pray about it more and once I have a release in my Spirit, you will surely know. Still, before then, if you haven’t downloaded the e-book already, please do. It’ll surely be a blessing to you. Also, feel free to share and leave a comment or question in the section below. It’ll be highly appreciated and duly responded to. And as always, live victoriously!
With Selfless Love,
Abba’s Daughter – Your Sister.
I loved it! Felt like it spoke right to me😀
I’m so glad you did! I’m even more excited it’s a blessing to you!💗
This blessed me, thank you Ashley. I look forward to the bi-weekly devotional.
I’m extremely glad it did Sis! I earnestly look forward it too! God bless you!
Beautiful 😩 Absolutely beautiful! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
God honor you Sis! You know this post is dedicated to you! There – I mentioned it…😌💗