Have you ever run across pebbled stones as a child? The excitement of running but to only have pebbles fill our sandals or shoes. God forbid if we fell, the cuts and scrapes covered with gravel making it so painful. Walking on these stony grounds can be difficult. We have to have the right shoes and be watchful of every step. What if you had to take a long journey and the ground was rocky, but on the other side was a beautiful plain of green pastures. If it were me, I’d probably look around to see if there was another way to avoid going through a challenging process.
Unfortunately, life isn’t that easy and our roads aren’t as smooth at times. However we all made it through. Maybe with the scars to prove our tiresome journeys but we made it. If you ask anyone to share their testimony, all will share a different experience. Although the stories are different, It doesn’t take away the feelings of hurt they once felt.
Unfortunately, painful memories are much more vivid, than wonderful moments we have had. Sadly enough a lot of us continue to relive our old traumas. As a result, our painful past becomes our present reality. We begin to harbor resentment, bitterness, anger within our hearts, which create walls. These walls prevent us from the peace that Jesus, willingly wants to give us. We become heavily burdened with distrust, hurt, fear and wrapped with insecurities. However, I know of a man, who’s name is Wonderful Counselor, Savior and Lord Jesus Christ that can heal you from your past. He is able to break every chain of your past. Our shattered past He can repair and restore with His majestic hands.
As a young girl I experienced abuse and traumas and as I became a young woman, these memories were fairly vivid. Although I wanted to push them way down to a place where I could never remember, the enemy made sure he reminded me of every incident. I lived in torment and had moments of depression. Many times I contemplated and attempted suicide but Jesus was my rescuer. He had a bigger plan for my life, much greater than my pain. I was a shattered soul, a broken vessel and it took one day of yielding my heart and things began to change.
The day I gave up the fight. I was in my living room on my knees crying. I had given up, I had lost all hope, I gave up on life but Jesus didn’t give up on me. Tear filled eyes, weeping I said “God if you exist Help Me, I can’t do this anymore!” That night I will never forget. I cried and cried, and felt the release. I cried at the Master’s feet and from that day forward, God was continuously touching my heart. Reaching my heavy burdened soul and pulling me to declare Him as My personal Savior.
Little by little I was filled with His peace and healing was taking place. Chains were broken and freedom In Christ Reigned. One thing I decided to do was not to focus on the pain of my past but Focus on what God was doing, to bring healing. The burdens were lifted because I decided to allow Jesus to be the center. My Rocky roads although they were painful, Jesus made a way for me to reach the other side. This is where His peace settles our heart.
So remember although we may have journeyed across the pebbled stones of life , we will make it to the other side with Jesus. He’s the only one who can take our rocky lives and place our feet on solid ground. A small portion in scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 2:19, “Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands ‘sure and unshaken despite attacks’, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” So despite all we endure we can rest knowing that we belong to Him and He will help us through. Our peace with Jesus is a life filled with assurance. Take the step to seek Him fully, yielding your heart so that He can direct your path. Although the journey is rocky and we may fall, He is there to pick us up. At times we look at the situation or focus on our pain that we lose sight of what God will do and Is doing. Allow Him to reign in the center of your life. Surrender the fight and Jesus will do the rest.
The moment I accepted Jesus into my life, I began to feel his joy and peace. It doesn’t mean I didn’t have my rough moments but my perspective changed. My focus was not centered on the pain of my past but it created a heart that wanted to be healed. I took moments to speak to Him and expressed every hurt. Layer by layer He addressed them, with a lesson and warm embrace. Don’t give up! Keep walking forward no matter what it looks like. Jesus is the only one who can fill our hearts with what we need. The Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace and Healer wants to touch your life today. Will you give Him your Heart?
God Bless You, All!!!
Beauty For Ashes 