Such was the case this week. Towards the later part of the week, I had something breakout that seemed to be getting to be Mount St. Helens on my forehead. Of course I panic, and start applying facial treatment and developing the best methods to conceal this beast of a thing that popped up on my normally very clear, breakout free face. All weekend long I've stressed over this thing because it was a weekend where I had to be around large numbers of people most of the time. The thought of the fact that I would have to attend a family reunion AND sing in church on Sunday with this thing on my face mortified me and I began evasive maneuvers immediately.
Nonetheless, despite my best efforts, you could still see Mount St. Helens screaming there loud and proud on my forehead. Thankfully, fixing my bangs a certain way made it so most didn't notice though. All the frustration over that breakout this weekend came to an abrupt end this morning when I woke up and it was flat and smooth like it was never there in the first place. The only remnant of the awful, ugly thing was a very small red place that was barely noticable. Like magic almost, it had virtually vanished and I was beyond relieved.
As my day went along today, I could feel God speaking to my spirit loud and clear. The words of the song "Speak To the Mountain" were playing through my mind all day long also. Some things in life lately have been mountains that seem to be impossible to get over and move on from. Sad things and stressful things. To be honest, sometimes I feel like I'm walking with an avalanche waiting just over my head....and if I breathe wrong, it's all going to come crashing down. I know all of you have felt like that time and time again also when life circumstances seem a little too overwhelming.
But today, God reminded me that He is greater than anything I'm facing right now and anything I will ever face. All I have to do is speak to the mountains and they will not triumph over me. Getting over the mountains of this life are often horribly difficult and heartbreaking. But God is right there with you on the way over and He has greater things in store on the other side. "Speak God's name and Satan trembles....Speak God's word and watch him flee....Once again, our God delivers....the mountain crumbles at our feet."
Much like that annoying blemish on my face that I miraculously woke up this morning without, one day I will wake up and all of this will be a distant memory. My prayer is that I will be alert enough to SEE the treasures in these trials and come out stronger on the other side of them. By God's grace, I'm confident I will. I'm thankful for that assurance.
From strength to strength we sometimes go
Then again we're sinking low
In the shadow of a mountain
Looking high above our head
We need not fear what lies ahead
For the word has clearly said
That our faith would be sufficient
To make the moutain disappear
Speak to the mountain
You'll not triumph over me
Be thou removed from here to yonder
Disappear into the sea
Speak to the mountain
Speak with authority
And the mountain must move
And you will claim victory
In the midst of the battle
When the foe is gaining ground
Look up and see the might hand of God reaching down
Speak God's name and Satan trembles
Speak God's word and watch him flee
Once again our God delivers
The mountain crumbles at our feet
Speak to the mountain
You'll not triumph over me
Be thou removed from here to yonder
Disappear into the sea
Speak to the mountain
Speak with authority
And the mountain must move
And you will claim victory
Song: Speak to the Mountain
Great post Maryann!!! Thanks for sharing! =)
ReplyDeleteJess
p.s. I can't wait to see you in approx. 25 days!!!