Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Running Away...

I've learned a lot of lessons this past year and one of the most important is to not run away from your problems.
You can try and run far away, but they're going to catch up with you sooner or later.
I read these words today about avoiding problems and they spoke so much truth...

"You can't ignore the damaged places in your life because every time you try to move forward, and leave them behind, He'll bring you right back to them.

If you've glossed over and given them the seal of 'redeemed' even though they're not, those areas will bleed through your white wedding dress and let everyone know what you've been hiding.

You already know what area I'm talking about and you can push it down with all the authority of human stubornness, but you'll never win this battle.

You can go over this and over this as many times as you choose.

Being stubborn and seeing yourself through is not a virtue, it's a disease.

It's submission He wants, not strength.

God doesn't care how messy it gets, and He's in no hurry.

When you finally break down and face your demons, you will not be alone.

You'll find the strength and wisdom you've been striving for and it will come in your brokenness.

It's what you've wanted all along.

Grace is the photo op.

Grace is the only thing you should have on display.

All of the other things you want to pour out of your life will effortlessly flow from the well of grace by no stubborn striving of your own."

If there is something in your life you're running away from, please re-consider. Let me tell you, it is not going to make it go away.
He has a way of chasing us down, and He is ALWAYS faster than us...

Blessings,
Nora


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5 comments:

  1. I LOVE THIS...I absolutely do!!!
    We can not run & we can not hide, because we always cast a shadow. It follows us no matter what.
    These words speak such truth.

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  2. I'm running towards something better, just like you. Blessed to have you along for the ride. We will find happiness in ourselves, by Grace alone. Love this post, needed it so much.
    xoxo
    Nancy

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  3. Dear Nora,
    I have been stalking your blog for quite some time. As I read your posts, I wonder what your burdens are and what your story is. I may never know but I do know that your posts speak to me and I am moved every time I visit. Thank you.....
    Jenn
    jabreuklander@cox.net

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  4. Man this really talk to me. Im crying, as i write lol. I have found my self running this past month because so much has been going on in my life. Thanks for the words

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  5. Hello! wow, i love it!:D i just started this whole blog thing-- and i saw your blog pop out and your messages and images are just so wonderful and inspiring!! :D have a great day :D

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