If you’re still feeling like God has forgotten you, here’s some hope.
Last week I shared with you what God was teaching me in a blog called “Getting Through Disappointment.” One of my readers responded by sharing a story of what God did in her life recently, while she thought she was being forgotten. I hope you are as encouraged by her story as much as I am. Her God is the same as yours and mine, and I believe He’s waiting to do the same for us.
Here’s my new friend, Kay Harper, and her story (which is an excerpt from her blog post called “God’s Got This”):
I received a bushel basket of grace as a result of being downsized out of a job six months ago. News (make that gossip) travels fast in academic circles, and soon, I was besieged by a sea of teachers and staff asking me in that wringing-your-hands tone of voice, “What are you going to DO?” I had no idea.
I have to admit I spent that first weekend fearful and feeling sorry for myself—crying and moping and crying some more, but then, God reminded me of all the times in my life when I had not known what the future would be. I had survived them all, and in a moment of total surrender, I experienced peace as it triumphed over fear.
Suddenly, I knew God’s plan (whatever it would turn out to be) would be the best one, and if He had seen fit to let this job loss happen, surely He had something even better coming my way.
So, I trusted Him and waited—actively—meaning I did my part, praying, applying for jobs and interviewing. Within a couple of months I had not one, but two positions secured. Being of retirement age, I decided that one part-time job would be quite enough.
God is so good!
My future employers so appreciated my outgoing personality in the interview, that they decided to create a job that was tailor-made for me! And so, a few days a week you can find me walking, talking, listening, smiling and helping an endless stream of happy customers as they enjoy a delightful shopping experience at Detwiler’s Farm Market in Palmetto, Florida.
Never in my wildest imagination did I ever think I would be doing something like this, and yet it is hands down, the best (and most fun) job I’ve ever had in my life! I just show up, be myself and get paid for it. Thank you God!
While Kay was waiting upon God during a disappointing time in her life, she learned that “you and I don’t deserve God’s grace; He gives it to us because His love for us is limitless. He wants us to see that life, as we know it here on earth and as it will someday be with Him in the heavenly places, has always been, is now, and will always be about Him—all about Him!”
Do you have a story of God’s amazing grace…even while you were whining and complaining? If so, I’d love to hear it in the comment section below.
Kay Harper is an actress, author, blogger, speaker and teacher who brings Bible-based, audience-participation skits to the young and old alike. She is the author of Stumbling into Grace, A Prodigal Daughter’s Long Journey Home—a testimonial tale of how God let her go out only to bring her into His Promised Land of love, mercy and grace. Through faith, Kay has triumphed over depression and abuse to become a founding member of The Joy Girls, a Christian study/action group in the Gulf Coast region of Florida ministering to women in recovery homes as they step into new Christ-centered lives.
Here’s the link to Kay’s complete blog post called “God’s Got This”: https://kayharpergodisbig.blog/2018/09/25/amazing-grace-gots-got-this-part-2/
I am so grateful to God. He answers prayers in ways that blow your mind at times. I am a mother of 4 all grown and 10 grands. I am so blessed I had to say something. When I had my first child I was 15 years old and I had all of my kids by age 24. I didn’t finish high school because I was ashamed. I knew of God but was not following Him. I am just truly blessed. It wasn’t until my father went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 1993. I started to see God in a new light. I was disappointed and upset with God. In 1994 I went back to school and got my GED. I found out really who God was. I had tried for years to stop smoking cigarettes but could not and one day I had 1 cigarette for the whole day
and November 22, 1994, I had no more cigarettes nor a drink. I was free because God had a plan for me and still does. He has made so many ways in my life, that has blown me away. I am learning to get through disappointment because of the choices I made in life. It has been a struggle but God is amazing in my life and I am working through it with my Father by my side because He promised Never to leave me nor forsaken me. Just wanted to share a little bit of myself. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your story with us. God is faithful!
Well, I am not posting a real positive comment. I am an 8 year breast cancer survivor waiting for the next shoe to drop. I had to retire after 33 years of teaching due to the severity of my cancer. Then, my husband decided that I needed to substitute to pay off bills. For the last 15 years, we have lost a business, and my husband is in the midst of his second layoff. I pray, journal nightly, but am dealing with a very depressed husband. He is diabetic and because of insurance loss, can’t afford 2 crucial medicines due to cost. This is also causing problems with his mood and motivation. So, I just feel GOD has forgotten us. Please Pray.
I am praying right now for you and your husband, Laura. Lord, please consider this couple as they wait upon You for direction, provision, and the strength to endure this difficult season of life. Help them, Lord, to pray as Job did, “Though you slay me, still I will trust You.” Lord, we don’t know WHY certain things happen, but we know Your heart is touched by our trust and obedience through both good times AND difficult times. Give them comfort, peace, and a deeper knowledge of You through this ordeal. I ask these things in the name of, and on behalf of, Jesus. Amen.