Higher Ground

Psalm 40: 1-3

I WAITED patiently for the LORD;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.

He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.

He has put a new song in my mouth--
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the LORD.


I (Rachel) am overwhelmingly amazed at how God has lifted me up from my pit of dispair over the past two days. Twenty four hours ago I was exhausted, depressed, and dreading my return to work and fearing what questions I would be facing from people throughout the week. Now I am refreshed, relieved, and actually feel that my joy is being restored. To my surprise, it was refreshing to go back to work. God gave me strength when I least expected it. And I believe He spoke and moved in the hearts of my bosses while they may not have even realized it.

Until today, I had not heard God speak to me since I found out that I was likely going to miscarry. I could not pray, read the Bible, or even convince myself that God had a reason for this turmoil. Today God spoke to me through some non-related work circumstances and showed me that He has not forgotten me or my needs. Since October I was unsure of some major changes that would be unfolding with my job. From a business "career" perspective, it would have been a great promotion but I knew deep in my heart that it was not for me. Alot has happened at work and outside of work these past few weeks. All I can say is that God heard my cry, knew how much I could handle, orchestrated a new position for me within my company, and allowed me to hear some words of encouragement from the people I work for. I could not have organized it more perfectly myself, and I am thankful that I did not make any decisions on my "own" before now.

God came through for me in a way that I had least expected. It showed me that He DOES have my best interest at heart. My precious husband has been telling me that for four months, and now I believed it for the first time.

My days are looking brighter. And I know that God is creating a path before me.