Crying without tears........

Ever been through so much at once that your spirit almost becomes numb to pain, disappointment, frustration, anger, dark times, etc.? It seems as if its not one thing, its another and that no matter how you may think things are looking up & becoming better, something/someone comes about and it seems as if you take two steps back from the one step you used to go forward. Have you been in a dark place for so long that if someone/thing flashed light in your face that you would probably immediately be blinded? Well, if you've answered YES to the questions and can agree with what has been said so far, then I want you to know that you're not alone because I have been in that place before and am in a similar situation now.

Its like you're crying on the inside, but no visible tears are falling on the outside. Well Nina, you seem so strong, positive, motivating, empowering, and encouraging......and the truth is, I'm HUMAN just like the next. Yes, I am still all of those things and then some, but I'm also human enough to admit when things aren't always peachy in my life as well. No, I haven't given up on life nor God, but its just that its "one of those days/times" that tests, trials, & tribulations are present, but I constantly remind myself of  

James 1:2-4, 12

"Consider it PURE JOY, my brothers whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (12)- Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

If you're reading this and have been feeling as if no one cares, please know that I do because I know how it feels to cry without tears. Even though everything isn't roses in my life right now, I dare not complain but only THANK God that he still has my back, front, and sides. He is still worthy despite what it looks like because he's going to work it out for our good and his glory. Helping others through their difficult times helps me to forget what I'm faced with. Even though we are going "through", the beauty behind that is that we aren't staying stuck/stagnant where we are because we are literally GOING THROUGH what we are experiencing! Hallelujah for strength to persevere and endure no matter the obstacles. I may not know who you are personally or even see your face, but I my spirit recognizes the silent cries for help and my prayer this day is that God will bring relief and comfort to you in every area of your life.

Please don't give up on God because he won't and hasn't given up on you. Trials come to make us stronger, and as I encourage you today to remain hopeful and trust God, I'm encouraging myself to do the same. Life is what we make it, and God never promised us that it would be easy.......JUST WORTH  IT! Hang in there, God's got you & I care. If you need me to pray with you, need advice, someone to vent to, etc., please let me know by commenting or email me at sheninabrown@yahoo.com. I love you my brothers & sisters. What we are experiencing is only temporary. Give your worries to God, for he cares about you. Allow him to turn your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). IT IS SO! Amen. ~NINA

They that sow in tears shall reap in JOY!!!! (Psalm 126:5)