Sunday, December 26, 2010

Are You Scorched?

I realize that at first glance, the title of this blog seems a bit pessimistic.  I originally had several other titles in mind that all sounded a little more cheery, but they were taken already.  So, I took the title from a verse I love in Isaiah 58.  I would suggest you read the entire chapter.  Here’s verse 11 (ESV):
And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in SCORCHED PLACES and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines scorch as “to burn the surface of” or “to dry or shrivel with heat.”  Have you ever felt that way – all dried and shriveled?  I know I have.  To be honest, I feel that way often these days.  The last several years have been difficult ones.  Although I have faced many struggles, I have made it through each one in the Lord’s strength.  For when I am weak, He is strong (2 Corinthians 12:7-10). 
While I will share with you the difficulties I face, the purpose of this blog is through my own struggles to offer hope to others who are feeling a bit scorched from the trials they are facing.  I will end this first post by sharing the words to one of my favorite songs.  It’s Worth It All by Rita Springer.  The title was actually my first choice for the title of this blog, but it was taken.
I don’t understand Your ways
Oh but I will give You my song
Give You all of my praise
You hold on to all my pain
With it You are pulling me closer
And pulling me into Your ways

Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I’m not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I’m desperate in seeking,
Frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I need
I will say to You

It’s gonna be worth it
It’s gonna be worth it
It’s gonna be worth it all
I believe this
It’s gonna be worth it
It’s gonna be worth it
It’s gonna be worth it all
I believe this

You’re gonna be worth it
You’re gonna be worth it
You’re gonna be worth it all
I believe this
You’re gonna be worth it
You’re gonna be worth it
You’re gonna be worth it all
I believe this

Until next time, keep believing.

Janel

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