I went up to a high mountain and cried out...
I cried out at the top of my voice.
I know he hears me and will answer in time...Unfortunately not my time but His.
Family At The Foot of The Cross continues to live it's name. I see more clearly that God helped choose the name for this blog, this path, my journey here on earth, for a good reason. I trust that I may also share that goodness, eventually.
In the meantime, I wake up every morning with a pit in my stomach...It's still here, the terrible nightmare (another nightmare in my life) that's real. Sometimes there are no words to express wounds to a soul so I daresay it's best to just ask for prayers. I know that this situation has now become part of my story, a story unfolding as I groan through the motions. In the midst of Advent and Christmas joy,
I am delivered a cross...
Passed like a torch, these crosses bind our wounds and heal our pain through each suffering step and stumble.
As I stumble through each day, I recall the stumbles of a Savior who carried His cross for me and for the whole world. He fell three times and I fall many more times in sorrow. I question with agony: "Who will wipe my face of these tears? Who will save me from this darkness?" Thank God for answers...It is He, the light of the world.
"Your light shall break forth like the dawn,/ and your wound shall quickly be healed;/ Your vindication shall go before you,/ and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard./ Then you shall call and the Lord will answer,/ you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am!" ~Isaiah 58:8-9
I speak out here in writing instead of sinking in. I hope that if there are others who are suffering, we might band together to comfort and pray for one another. The depths of a dark hole will never swallow up the light if we refuse to allow it. We are never alone.
The Lord hears our cries and saves us through the Cross. He is mercy and He is love.
The Cross is a game-changer and victory is ours!
The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him;/he is their mighty shield and strong support,/A shelter from the heat, a shade from the noonday sun,/ a guard against the stumbling, a help against falling." ~Sirach 34:16
I would love to pray for you as I offer up my own time of great trial. Please leave a comment and I will add you to my list! If you would find it in your heart to pray for my marriage and family, I would be so grateful.
And earth repeats a loud Amen.
You know you have my prayers! God bless!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, my friend...And I will also continue to offer up your family intentions!
DeleteTiffany, please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christine! I will also offer my prayers for you and your family in return:)
DeleteTiffany, you know that I am praying! Your faith is beautifully articulated, and I pray that all will be well. Peace... +JMJ+
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Annita! You are a dear soul and thank you for being in touch. I will offer prayers for your family as well:)
DeleteTiffany, I am praying for you! Will offer my fasting for you today and my Mass, too. I'm so sorry for your suffering. May God bring you peace. Thank you for your faithfulness to God through your trials. He will reward you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Anne! You have greatly blessed me with your offering. I will offer up prayers for you and your family as well:)
DeleteDear Tiffany, I haven't been on the blogs in months, and just decided to stop on over today to see your lovely little blog spot. I'm glad I did. You have my promise of prayers for you and your marriage and family, my friend. Nothing is impossible for God, as you have said many times !! and thank you for praying for me and mine as well! Love, Ellen
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Ellen...Your prayers are gift I will treasure! This situation is truly so tragic and I'm trusting fully in God's hand in all of it, as it is out of my control for sure. Our family motto will always hold true that with God all things are possible! Love, peace, and my promise of prayer are with you, my friend!
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ReplyDeleteI read the whole post and then obviously not the very end. You have always been such a blessing and an inspiration to me through your blog- I know we are going to "bump" in to each other some day. In the meantime, I promise you my prayers for your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Laurie! I will certainly pray that our paths will cross someday:):) I look forward to giving you a great, big, hug! In the meantime, I will be offering up prayers for you and your family in thanksgiving for yours!
DeleteYou are in my prayers and now specifically your marriage! Hang in there and know that you are not alone my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the gift of your thoughts and prayers, my friend! I will offer up your intentions as well.
DeleteLike Ellen, I haven't been around either and today decided to pop in....you have my repeated prayers. You're a faithful servant and you will be alright. I'm so sorry you're going though this....
ReplyDeleteLove and big hugs sweet friend.
Thank you, Kara! I appreciate your prayers and hugs across the miles:) You and your family are in mine as well. It's almost Lent so the perfect time to be at the foot of the Cross. God bless, my friend!
DeleteTrust that you and your beautiful family remain in my family's prayers. Now we will add this intention. May you continue to joyfully carry your cross. AD JESUM PER MARIAM
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lena...Your prayers are a great gift! I will continue to keep your family on my prayer list as well:) Much love to you this Lenten season!
Delete"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped". ~ Psalm 28:7
ReplyDeletePrayers coming your way...
Thank you, God bless you for the gift of your prayers!
DeleteI don't know you personally and literally just found your blog tonight but I wanted you to know that I am desperately praying for you and your family! Also, if you want to be added, you can send and email to add you and your hubs name to their list for the St. Valentine's Novena of Masses for marriages as: http://shop.womenofgrace.com/novena_for_marriage Just thought I'd share. Praying that the Lord helps you carry this difficult cross! Much love sent to you and your family at this time.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and God bless you for your generous outreach and prayers! Love and blessings back to you:)
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ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog for a couple of years now and never comment because I am so busy with my five kids. Sorry you are going through this. I will definitely pray for you and can you please pray for my family and I too. Having marriage difficulty is not fun....we have grown apart and don't know if it can be changed because of all the hurt and our focus only on our five kids and not our marriage has not helped...
Hi Lorie~ I got your message last week and you have been in my daily prayers ever since. Marriage is a struggle (more for some than others) but definitely worth fighting for...I have had to stare mercy in the face and I can still say this, by the infinite grace of God. (We are still fighting for ours with 5 children as well). I am happy to be in touch with you, privately, if you want to share an email with me. I'm at tifflynene@aol.com. We can share resources and lift each other up in faith, hope, and love! Thank you for reaching out and you have the continued promise of my fervent prayers:) Thank you for yours, as well. They are a great gift we can give to one another! God bless you, dear sister in Christ! <3
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