(a couple views of Pikes Peak, but not the view from where I was at)
Yesterday, I spent hours at the World Prayer Center. It was beautiful. Serene. Refreshing. I journaled, read the Word, wrote out verses that spoke to me, listened to an amazing pianist and then worship music, closed my eyes, watched a snow storm move out, and I dialogued with God.
May these words encourage someone out there today. I know there are many times God seems to be distant or not there. He hasn’t moved. He is still near.
God: See outside?
Me: Yes.
Can you see far?
No. The snow is blocking my view.
Is the mountain still there?
Yes.
How do you know?
I’ve seen it before.
Are you sure it’s there?
Yes.
But you can’t see it.
I know.
Just like the mountain will not move when it’s hidden, neither will I move when I’m hidden.
Are you going to hide from me?
No, but when you feel like you can’t see, you can trust I am still there. The plan I have is not seen now. But you can trust you will soon see. The storm is now. But soon sun will come and you will know.
I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. Jeremiah 29:11 The Message
Thank you for sharing this. I won’t forget it.
Bonnie
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Wow! That’s exactly what I needed to hear today!
Thank you, Tiffany. I needed these words today. The way you share touches my heart.
Tiffany,
Awesome verse, Awesome truth! Beautiful picture to depict it. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Blessings to you, sweet sis!
Hummmmm, I have about a thousand things running around in my head I want to say in response to this post, in response to you, to God. Let me just say this. He is doing a work in you right now that is going to prove to be a kairos moment for you. I can see it from where I am standing. What you think is the end of an era, the end of a thing, is truly just the beginning of everything He ever meant to be in your life. Your walk. Your destinyis last bit of shaping is just carving out the details of who you are. The mold has already been poured, the clay hardened, the mold broken, the form heated, shaped, and heated again. Now this is just the rough edges being smoothed out. You are almost there. Don’t run, don’t move, don’t give up. This is it. Dig your heels in, pull with all yoru might, face what is revealed head on, and just keep on walkin’. Just keep on walkin’ because you are about to walk out of the old and walk straight into the new. I speak peace over you tonight. I speak joy unspeakable to the full to the overflowing. And I plead the blood of Christ over your body, mind, and soul. No weapon formed against you shall ever prosper. May your spirit man expand and enlarge to take even more of Him in these next few days. You are on your way…just let patience have its perfect work in you so you will be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. I wish that we could sit and talk awhile. I would love to pick your brain and listen to your heart. I think I could learn some things from you… Have a wonderful night…
I love this, Tiffany! So glad you shared it.
Thank you for sharing! This was beautiful! How often we tend to forget God when we can’t see Him working! I needed that reminder! Thank you!
Tiffany, I really needed this post this morning. What a powerful picture of a God that is so faithful and steadfast. Wow… thankyou for sharing your heart!
Mrs. Tiffany,
This is Matthew and I am Nicole’s son(Just To Praise Him) and I am 7 years old. I was having trouble thinking God was not there when I was afraid these last few days because I could not see Him. Momma showed me your post after church today and it helped me see that God is still with me even when I cannot see Him. Thank you.
Matthew
P.S. Momma helped me type this to you.
Thank you my friend. You helped a very confused and scared little boy see God in a different way today. In his own words “that’s so cool, momma!”. So, from this momma’s heart to another, thank you for helping the lightbulb come on for him. Sometimes all it takes is another person’s perspective. Have a wonderful afternoon knowing that you are truly making a difference even in the life of a little boy…
Much Love and Blessings!
Nicole
Hey friend, I have been in that World Prayer Center. It's quite the view….
Sounds like you had an awesome day with Him…. What beauty, to see the snow come in and dust the mountians….
Love & Hugs,
Julie
Oh Tiffany,
My eyes fill with tears as I read this dialogue. I am in the storm and I cannot see clearly the call God has put on my life. Thank you so much for this. I needed to be reminded that God still has that call on my life, I just need to trust in Him for the sun (son) will shine again.
I’m glad we’re friends.
Love,
Sonya