The world around us is spinning out of control and we, as Christian women, have to determine if we really believe the promises we’ve been given and the all- encompassing love we’ve received from our Heavenly Father.
As a long-time Christian, saved at the age of 12 at my grandmother’s knee, I have learned over the years that God gave us everything we will ever need when we accepted his Son’s sacrifice for our sins on Calvary and all we have to do is accept and believe. His mercy and grace are always there. We are never left alone to face the hard times, setbacks, illnesses and losses for He is right there with us. We are never given more than we can bear. He helps us bear what we cannot on our own.
I have personally experienced the supernatural presence of the Lord many times in my life but the past seven months have nailed down my unwavering belief that the Lord has my life in His hands and He will always do what is best for me. I may not understand what is happening but the presence of the Lord has been so real and special to me since a devastating car accident in October 2009 when my Mom and I were t-boned, braking seventeen bones in my body. Spending two and one-half weeks in the trauma center, not able to do anything for myself, left me lots of time to reflect. I couldn’t read due to a concussion and I really wasn’t able to do much of anything but pray and sleep. God became even more real to me and I understood how much He loves me. I knew He loved me, but I never realized how much until I couldn’t do anything but look up and pray.
The Lord gave me a verse that repeated over and over in my mind. The verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) Those words were a comfort and a promise to me that I grabbed hold of and I won’t let go. He is in total control of my life. Nothing happens as a surprise to Him. I know He loves me and I can face each day knowing He is real in my life. You can know that same peace. He is waiting for you to ask Him and believe He will do the same for you.
Linda Crumley
