“3 But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” – Psalm 3:3 (NLT)
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” – Psalm 3:3 (NLT)
I played and heard each message I recorded over and over again. The voice that seemed so sweet from each message was not the same in person. Her advices that seemed full of hope were in reality void and deceptive. I never believed her and the others in the first place the moment my battle with them began.
They thought by outnumbering me, I would be easily defeated. The case kept being dragged on from making it appear that they were doing something for me but in reality, they were not allowing to have any options.
They were puzzled every time we met in a well-choreographed conference. They thought I was alone that they could say what they wanted to say to intimidate me, scare me, and to harass me. They were frustrated not to know what my actions would be for I never spoke but only at the proper time. I was never alone. He was with me. I was not hurting anymore with all their wrongful accusations and lies being hurled at me. With every hurt they caused me and every wound in my heart they created, He healed me immediately. With every tear I secretly shed, He was there to wipe every bead and comforted me. With their deception, He proved how faithful He’s always been. With their intention to kill my career as if it was on their hands, they didn’t know it was Him Who placed me in the prison in the first place after I got hurt working in a hospital.
They were confident that because they had done it many times against many workers who didn’t choose to fight back, that they would do the same act against me without any trace. But Someone had been watching this shameful act from the beginning! He provided me with His weapons right away. And now, because of His strength I had been more than willing to fight back. I was never afraid knowing I have the Best Back Up. But at the same time, He warned me not to rejoice in my already known victory! He wanted me to show compassion on them the way He did for humanity. He wanted me to throw love for every evil deed that was done. He wanted me to forgive no matter how hard…because He forgave me.
I heard the last message. I sighed…The very same words hurled at me would be thrown back to them at His perfect time. I was ready when they started their plans to paralyze and kill me. My question was: “Would they be ready when I play these same messages at the right time?” Do they have anyone or anything to defend their accusations? I don’t desire only to win my case. I know I’m already a winner because of Him. But I desire to throw the sWORD and pierced their calloused hearts.
In our lives, it is not the wounds or the storms of life that can hurt or kill us. It is the way we react and respond to them. We must not be afraid if you know that you have fully trusted and believe in Jesus. He is our protector. He is my Shield. He is Our Shield.
I glad He is there even when all we can see is the battle.
ReplyDeleteI can always rely on you, when I'm starting to forget..
ReplyDeleteThanks for this reminder that it's not the storms of life that matter but how we react to them and that He is always faithful. I needed this today.
ReplyDeleteIt was custody for the children, a ruthless day.
ReplyDeleteThe older daughter was already going with me (age 11) , but there was doubt if a dad could handle a 2 year old. I had done so since her birth.
The attorneys went at it in full lie mode.
My attorney warned me prior to court to say NOTHING. He said:
"One angry glare or word from you will undo a half hour of the greatest oratory I can perform"
But the 45 minutes of lies were so outrageous that at one point, I was ready to leap across the table and tell the mother to tell the truth.
My attorney sensed what my emotion was, and reached for my knee and held it firmly down. Neither of us changed expression, and no one in the room knew he was holding my leg to the floor.
Then, I remembered his words of warning to me, and the damage it would cause. Indeed, the provocation was intentional to force a response from me, giving doubt to the judge.
It was the longest day of my life, but I knew enough to keep my goals in mind and just be silent.
Full custody of a baby and an 11 year old.....girls.....went to dad.
It had been unheard of in that court to that point, and mom.....worked at Children's Services.
Her workplace was a source of lies she employed on me, as she learned their success on other dads.
They knew the law.
I knew the TRUTH, the WAY, and the LIGHT.
This was good Rosel. Amen. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThe plot is getting thicker, Rosel. Someday please promise me that you will send me an email to tell me the real story in black and white without me having to read between the lines. I know on the web you have to exercise caution and use words with discretion. You are a wise woman to do that. And God always gets the glory. I am so excited to see the story written by God Himself unfold before our eyes. Above all, I rejoice that your strength and your peace have only come by obeying Him. Just like the comment of Mr. Anonymous... his lawyer, his advocate knew that one wrong move from him and he would lose the case. Indeed, it is the same with you. It is all a matter of time. God has guided you well, and you have been obedient.
ReplyDeleteWrite me that email soon, dear friend.
Love
Lidj
I'm with Crown of Beauty. I always wonder what has happened.
ReplyDeleteI am guilty of reacting before I should. I'm thankful you have the maturity to hold your tongue until you are released to speak.
I loved the little video. You always find the perfect one.
Bless you!
Beth
In our lives, it is not the wounds or the storms of life that can hurt or kill us. It is the way we react and respond to them
ReplyDeleteThis was powerful!!!