A few weeks ago I was window shopping in the Short North, in Columbus Ohio. I wandered thru this cute little shop called Red Giraffe Designs where the artist was making jewelry on the spot. Hearty pieces and dainty pieces, brand new and vintage alike. They were all on display.
I sat and watched her hammer a few things into place on a pendant for a necklace. As I looked around, I happened upon this bracelet. And for a lot of reasons I loved it. But, mostly because it said something I needed to hear…
keep going
Raise your hand if you can relate?
Friends, there are times that I feel like I am the piece of silver being hammered into place. And make no mistake about it : I am.
In life there are so many ups and downs, cycles of lows and highs – emotionally, physically and mentally. When looking at my own reflection, in a spiritual looking glass, I know that it is all for good reason. The Master is at work, creating the most beautiful masterpiece. Polishing, scrubbing, peeling, molding, melting, engraving – doing all that needs to happen for me to become what He has intended.
But, there are times, even though I know all of this to be true, I need to be reminded:
Chin up, daughter – keep going!
The very thing that is daunting, that is weighing me down, or that is extremely painful, may also be the very thing He is using to bring out a most glorious, unique design, for His divine purpose and His glory!
I’m reminded of these verses, and how very much I’d like to follow Job’s example of trusting the Creator who has planned every inch of my path.
When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He know the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:9-10.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for giving the strength and hope to believe that you have a purpose – and for giving me the power to keep going! amen.
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