There are many reasons for pit dwelling... We can trade freedom for the attention found in the pity of others or fear of what's beyond and what might happen holds us down. We can prefer isolation to the character polishing found through interaction with imperfect people. We can have been so wounded that is feels easier just to give up and stay in the dark damp place of the pit. But here's a thing... when you'e in a pit the only way to look is up! Guess who's right above your pit? and guess who's looking down with love waiting for you to call out to Him?
There are no lost causes with God no matter how deep your pit, no matter how trapped you feel God is willing and able to lift you out and set your feet on higher ground. It may take energy, time and sacrifice on your part but the life you'll have outside the pit is worth the effort. Beloved child; God created you to dance and whoop, He created you to have freedom and abundance in your life's journey. Listen to His voice saying this is the way walk in it and He'll get you out and keep you out of those pesky pits!
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".
Hugs Ruth x
Ps 40 sums up my experience of God getting me out of my pit: 'He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire: he et my feet on a rock... He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.'
ReplyDeleteI've nearly reached this part of my story in a series of posts on my blog.
They can be found at: http://delemares.wordpress.com/category/my-story/
Thank you for this post. It is so encouraging as we find ourselves in these pits and recognise some of the particular pits you mention! I will remember what you say here about pits when I next find myself about to slide into one!
ReplyDeleteGlad it was useful...! Hugs Ruth x
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