My Dearest Sister,
When last we spoke there was much discussion regarding our troubles and our disappointments. We seemed to become bogged down not only in our words but in our spirits as well and unfortunately I sensed that we walked away without the comfort which normally flows from our hearts towards one another.
Today I am concerned in my spirit that I failed you my dear sister. I know what you are thinking; “failed is such a strong word”. However, I must call it what it is and rely on the Principle from God’s word:failure is not final. What is this failure you might be asking? Simply put, I failed to redirect our troubled hearts from the disappointments in our lives to the One who not only knows them full well, but is the remedy for our woes.
Without this redirection (sometimes with the help of a faithful friend) our disappointments can quickly lead us down the slippery slope of all of those other “D” words: damage, destruction, deconstruction, devastation, discouragement,demands, disillusionment, depression and despair. Without consistent committed redirection of our heart’s disappointment, we can be robbed of our joy! Indeed we can be robbed blind! Blind to God’s goodness and mercy, His tenderness and forgiveness. Granted, sometimes The disappointments of this life can be overwhelming and we become weak from their burdens. That is when we lean harder upon the cross of Christ. It is with this leaning in we can continue on and that we are strengthened. It calls for our listening less to ourselves and talking more to ourselves. Talking the Truth to ourselves that is! The Truth is that God has given us “every spiritual blessing in heaven…In Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) The Truth is that “perfect love casts out fear” I John 4:18. The Truth is that “all the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant..” Psalm 25:10 These are just a tiny drop in comparison to the ocean of Truth that God has so lovingly provided for us in His word.
Forgive me sister for thinking only of my own self and not seeking to encourage you, to help edify your spirit in our last conversation. I am praying for you in the midst of your disappointment. I am praying that you will seek to know what God has in mind for you to know of Him as you persevere through this season. Take heart sweet friend and remember that you are loved by God with an everlasting love!
Your sister in Christ,
Susan