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Coming at you live from a weeping session
I just had while curled up in my blankets:
Hey, humans. You know, I just realized that even when life is very good, stress and fear and a million other emotions can take over. But I wanted to encourage you that even when you feel like a walking wreck, a super hot mess, a child so stained and guilty, or the girl who never quite measures up: Jesus still holds you. We're all a mess, yes, but it's beautiful.
And P.S., if you're in Christ, you're a victor. There is nothing that can separate you from Christ and the life that He has given you, no matter how hard things get. There is light!
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
~ Psalm 91:4
So keep on keeping on. It's tough, but you're not alone. We're all fighting alongside you, crying and screaming as it may be.
To quote the wonderful Hannah quoting someone else (a quote within a quote: #quoteception), "God takes our messes and turns them into messages to encourage others."
Yes, in the end, it will all be okay. Come, Lord Jesus!
+ Thanks for all your sweet birthday wishes! Y'all are the best.
+ Also, I'm still reading Harry Potter, and I must say, I'm shocked at just how mean Malfoy is! #egad
+ Also, I'm still reading Harry Potter, and I must say, I'm shocked at just how mean Malfoy is! #egad
Aiiiiii. I want to leave you so much more than a blog comment. I want to say so much more than "I feel this," or "I've done this," or "I understand." I'm desperate to tell you just how much this means to me, this sliver of your true real life and the CRAZY encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI'm a victor? My mess has a purpose? Jesus is holding me up even with my shame and self-disappointment and everything else?
I WANT TO HOLD ONTO THIS SO TIGHTLY. Thank you. Wishing we could meet in person because I am so connected to this post I want to tell you in person.
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You are the absolute sweetest. My real life is filled with a lot more stress and breakdowns than I'd care to admit. This comment and your kindness seriously meant so much to me! Praise God that He was able to use my emotional meltdown to mean something.
DeleteWe are victors. :)
this was so so encouraging and raw and beautiful <3 thank you erin.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Praise the Lord! :-)
Delete"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite verses ever, because IT'S SO TRUE.
Thank you so much for sharing that verse with me! Needed it. And it's one of my favorites, too. :) It reminds me that it is ok to not be ok, to be weak...<3
DeleteErin, is it okay that I cried just a bit at this? (And I never cry at blog posts.) How are we going through the same things??? "But I wanted to encourage you that even when you feel like a walking wreck, a super hot mess, a child so stained and guilty, or the girl who never quite measures up: Jesus still holds you. We're all a mess, yes, but it's beautiful." Oh, how this is my life. I pretty much have to have a crying session once a week or two, but this doesn't mean that I hate my life. It means that the growing is hard, that life is busy, and that my soul is sometimes confused, tired from trying to figure out this mess alone when the Creator says, "don't worry about the mess, I will cover you." It's the ultimate rug sweep.
ReplyDeleteErin, this is beautiful. Oh, so beautiful. And you quoted my quote! A friend of mine messaged that to me during a discussion sparked by my most recent blog post.
Hannah, you are just the best! This comment made my heart swell in amazement at our God. Seriously incredible what He can do in our hearts and lives! Goodness, yes, growing is hard, and life is busy! That's me right now. But it's all very good, and so is He.
DeleteI love the image of Christ covering us. I need that so much! I need to be so wrapped up in Him that the mess of me isn't even seen.
Thank you so much for such kind words!! Made my day!
Hmm, yes. This was so encouraging, Erin! To know that we're all in this together, and somehow God uses us despite our failings..
ReplyDeleteAnd, I don't believe I commented on your previous post, so happy belated birthday! xx
Thank you! I always need to be reminded that everyone struggles. We need each other! And thanks so much for the birthday wishes!! :D <3
DeleteHow is it that words can be so full, but feel so empty sometimes? No matter how I try to write this comment, I feel like I just can't put into words how much this post means to me.
ReplyDelete"Hey, humans. You know, I just realized that even when life is very good, stress and fear and a million other emotions can take over. But I wanted to encourage you that even when you feel like a walking wreck, a super hot mess, a child so stained and guilty, or the girl who never quite measures up: Jesus still holds you. We're all a mess, yes, but it's beautiful."
This. This this this. I'm the first to admit it- I have a really wonderful life. I am so blessed. But it just seems like I'm constantly surrounded by stress or fear, and then I feel like I shouldn't be feeling that way because I AM so blessed and it's just a vicious little cycle. But we're all messes. Life is messy.
Yesterday I had a really stressful event coming up, that I'd been worried about for quite a while. One of my really good friends messaged me, and said "Just remember to rest in Jesus's strength." When you said, "Jesus still holds you", that's what I thought of. Because I could feel it, all day yesterday. Just taking a deep breath and leaning into Jesus instead of giving in to the fear.
Wow this is so long and I didn't mean for it to be such a massive comment. XD I apologize for the rambling that probably makes absolutely no sense, but thank you for posting this. <3
I'm so glad it meant something to you! Praise God! I am right there with you -- life is good, life is blessed, but stress and fear are REAL. And yes, life is messy.
DeleteAnd never apologize for a long comment! Those are my favorite kinds! I'm so glad Jesus was able to use it to help you lean into His strength. That is wonderful!!!