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I was getting ready to head back to my apartment when Abram asked if I’d help him with a project he was working on before I left. I said yes without getting details.
“What has God has been teaching your recently? What do you hear him saying? Write it on your hand and I’ll take a picture.” He said, showing me a few samples on his camera.
My heart fluttered for just a moment as the choice we each face presented itself. Are you going to wear a mask or not? Will you share something that sounds good but lacks authenticity OR something that reveals what’s been going on?
I’m good with words, so you wouldn’t be able to tell. Why did I agree so quickly? I can’t back out now.
Holding the pen, I looked at another friend and asked, “How do you sum up the conversation we had yesterday? The leg of the journey I’m on?”
How do you put into word that this heartache and pain is starting to lift. That I am slowly returning to me?
“Joy,” he said glancing up from the computer screen, “You’ve got to put joy in there.”
Joy.
He was right, joy must be a part of it. It’s been the cry for a while now.
And then as if God himself wrote on my hand, I wrote:
Abram took his photos and I returned home. When I got home I needed to take my own photo to remind myself that I am written on His hand and He is written on mine. Behold, I have carved you on the palms of My hands (Isaiah 49:16) and I am not forgotten.
This photo has become my screen saver. I went out that evening with two friends and couldn’t help but wave my hand in their faces. Do you see?! Can you believe with me!? Though they are not the type to write on their hands and then wave them at odd moments, they put up with me. Slowly, slowly joy is being renewed. Humbly, and with palm extended, I say Thank you, Lord. Thank you.
What’s your answer to Abram’s question? Please be brave and at least 20 of you comment. Please.
Follow up post: God is whispering to you
Gayle Wilson said:
Your self-pity is not only stealing your joy, it’s keeping you from being the real you.
Amy said:
Thank you for sharing. Truly.
Kristi Magi said:
Trust. Hope. Believe. HE loves me!
Amy said:
He does! Oh he does. Thank you for sharing.
jan dozeman said:
As I begin a new semester with classes and then all the students that I want and need to spend time with I am overwhelmed, but … I am assured that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. It’s not me, it’s Him!
Amy said:
Now that IS something to write on your hand and walk into daily, hourly, moment-by-moment!
Lizzie said:
He is saying, “Trust Me. Trust Me alone.”
Amy said:
Trust Me alone. Beautiful.
Hepuni Kayina said:
I would write ” Die to self and live” on my palm.
Amy said:
I love how he speaks to each of us, individually. And as we share, collectively. Die to live. Yes, yes, yes!
Cassie Griffin said:
I Get To
Amy said:
So powerful! and encouraging!
Luray said:
Learning to open my hands and keep them open…Hold on to nothing but him…
Amy said:
Keeping them open. Wise words! Thanks!
blissphil said:
I am preparing you. Don’t give up!
PS I really needed to read this today!
Amy said:
So thankful for God’s timing and what you’re hearing from Him!
Kristi Magi said:
Sorry for double dipping. :0) This came to mind after my devos. “Lean hard.”
Amy said:
We can learn/hear more than one thing!
JoDee Martin said:
Be content, right where you are, right now.
Amy said:
Contentment. Oh yes.
Karen said:
In the struggle, I am with you. Hold on. I will take you through.
Amy said:
Hold on. Good words!
Shelley said:
Surrender and trust your life and plans to me knowing that I have your good in mind. 🙂
Amy said:
Surrender. Trust. Interesting how those often go together!
Kim said:
I have you, don’t worry. Lean on me, I am your strength.
I need a bigger hand!!!
Thanks for sharing from your heart!
Amy said:
And thanks for sharing from yours! It’s risky, at times, but worth it (usually!). =)
Amy Flammang said:
Dwell in Me.
Amy said:
Dwell. That’s a powerful word!
Justin said:
What?! You mean he can talk to you outside of a church building?! Great blog. This posts resonates with me and I thought it might with you as well! Thanks! http://goo.gl/GUgkZ
Amy said:
Yes =) !
Anita Mathias said:
In me are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Ask me when you need answers
Amy said:
Ask. I forget that one so easily!
Kit said:
I just found your blog today.
I am struggling with trusting God as our family faces a big move and we leave a life that we love.
My Father is saying to me:
Trust Me. I know you. I see You. Your children are mine.
Thanks for encouraging me today.
Amy said:
Kit, thanks so much for stopping by … big moves are hard! Especially on Moms. Blessings. Trust and Know, good words!
Rachel @ Common to Moms said:
Don’t let anyone convince you that I don’t love you. I do.
Amy said:
Yes, yes, yes!
LeAnne said:
the Word. Or, coming from Him “My Word.” It’s so much more than just where the answers are but is the only Book that can soften a heart, change an attitude and transform a human.
Amy said:
So true, so true!
Christi MaGee said:
Found your blog today because of Mother’s Day link. Thankfully our church had a missionary speak today…not a cute Mother’s Day sermon. I looked through your other posts w/the feeling there was something else the Lord wanted me to read. The word the Lord spoke to me was Trust me…I have your future in the palm of my hand. Needless to say your post spoke to me & confirmed I and my family are in the palm of God’s hand!
Amy said:
Love this! Thanks Christi. Amy