When Tough Times Come

“Why don’t you get a glass of water? You know where the bathroom is, right?” the middle-aged woman in front of me asked, as she fixed her eyeglasses that slid a little down her nose. She kept checking the computer monitor, making sure she had put in all the information I had provided.

“I’m sorry,” I softly uttered as I tried to wipe the warm tears that I couldn’t hold anymore.

“I had never been in this process but I felt it was coming. I knew that what they had been doing with me was not right.”

“It’s okay. You know what? You did the right thing,” she reassured. “Sometimes, you need to voice out and fight for what is right.”

I handed over some facts to her opened palms. She browsed and smiled, “I think I have all I need.”

Some people in power at work wanted to do what they thought was right. They sounded like they cared but the intentions were opposite. I sensed all those from the start. But I wasn’t caught off guard even if they thought they paralyzed me. They were not aware that I was constantly ready knowing that the battles rage all around me, day in and day out. They did not know that many times, I had fought back by bending my knees, tears flowing in darkness as I pled for His help. They did not know that my strength was not mine but of His. They did not know that whatever they planned to harm me would not prosper as He was the One truly in control from the start.

Here in this world, the fastest runner doesn’t always win the race. The strongest warrior does not always win the battle. The wisest does not always make the best decision nor give the best wisdom.  The richest does not always mean they feel that way, as their hearts are void of satisfaction and joy. Those on top does not always lead successful lives.

No one can truly predict when tough times come.  Birds are hunted by sudden grazing bullets in the air. Fishes get caught abruptly with a drop of a net. People, like those animals, can also be caught by sudden tragedies. Bad storms can come, disrupting the clear, azure skies, and so it is with our lives when trials suddenly come. There is no right time. There is no right place.

The only security comes from knowing God, our Refuge.Now, those people would have a lot of explaining to do because of the necessary step I took. Quiet. Short. But powerful. All because of His guidance and discernment. Thank You Lord!

“1 God is our refuge and strength,
   an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
   and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
   and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm 46:1-3 (NIV)

16 comments:

  1. God is so good not just being there for us in "fair weather." He there for us all the time and wanting to help us. He is with you now.

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  2. Amen! wonderful words and message my sis.
    Hello how are you?
    God bless.
    xo

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  3. Oh Rosel, I haven't been able to visit my sweet friends in such a long time. I wish I was there to give you a hug. I don't know exactly what is going on, but I do know that God is with you.

    (((hugs)))

    Praying the truth will be seen in Jesus' Name.

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  4. Power always seeks to increase its hold and dominion over others. Unfortunately it usually does so by hurting innocent and good people. Keep the faith, and prayerfully He will see you through this! God bless.

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  5. That "piece of paper" in your hands was the tangible secret weapon that God has prepared for you. I still do not know what that paper holds... but ever since you wrote about it I have been rejoicing with you.

    Because every step you take is birthed in prayer, God is ordering your steps, giving you just enough light for the next step.

    You are safe in His hands. I prayed Psalm 91 for you this morning, dear Rosel.

    Love
    Lidj

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  6. Lifting you up in prayer to the Father. God bless you!

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  7. Thank you Father for guiding this beautiful woman throughout this storm. She is ever so obedient and shines forth amidst her battle loving you with all of her mind, heart, soul and strength and trusting you at all times. Oh what a beautiful creation you made when you brought her into this world...Thank you Father for bringing her into my life and the lives of so many in Jesus precious name I pray. Amen.

    I love you dear sister and friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

    Big Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  8. I, too, am grateful that our God is a mighty fortress, is our refuge. I'm so grateful for the truth of what you speak above when you wrote:
    "He was the One truly in control from the start."
    So grateful that our God is in control.

    Know that I'm praying for you sister.

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  9. Bless your sweet heart, Dear. Praying for God's wisdom, guidance, provision and favor ~ Hugs ~

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  10. Beautiful, beautiful post. I admire your strength and courage.

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  11. We never know when that next trial is going to come...how true is that, but we are ready because of who we are in Him. I'm with you, my friend, and praying every day. The victory is coming.

    Love you,
    Mary

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  12. If only we were consistently doers of the Word as Jesus commanded... we would no doubt spare ourselves a lot of heartaches.

    Matthew 22:37-38 (New King James Version)

    37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and great commandment.

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  13. Just dropped by to see how you are doing. Prayers are going up.

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  14. right on...sometimes you just got to take a stand...do the right thing...and know....He's with you...in your corner...stay strong Rosel

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  15. Amen! Guidance and Discernment -- incredible gifts dear sister for us to walk in and what a privilege to have them from the LORD.

    You shared one of my favorite Scriptures at the end as well. Pray and speak it often. I'm praying for you dear sister. GOD's plan for you can't be messed with by the enemy! Stay steady on the course with GOD.

    Thank you precious Rosel for EVERY PRAYER AND LOVING WORD you've said and written on my blog in this season of my life. GOD IS FAITHFUL and I trust Him fully.

    You have my love and prayers!

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  16. Blessings to you!! You are more than a conqueror and God will keep you in perfect peace in the mighty name of Jesus!!!

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this transition.

    Toia

    {{{lots of hugs}}}

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