Yesterday was difficult.
While news broke of political deals with Iran and body parts of precious babies being sold by
Planned Parenthood, a sweet childhood friend of mine passed away after her hard fought battle with
cancer. She left behind a loving husband and six beautiful little children, grieving parents and big
sister and friends to numerous to count. And while I watched from the sidelines those closest to her
grieve, my heart shattered into pieces for them.
Yes, yesterday was difficult.
I found myself over and over throughout the day, thinking-praying, "Jesus, just please come and take
us home".
I was talking with a friend about everything going on and she said "Sometimes my GOD WINS roar
sounds more like a mouse squeaking, and today is one of those squeaking days."
I could not stopping thinking about those words.
Yes, somedays it is easy to stand on our proverbial mountain tops and shout for the whole world to
hear,"GOD WINS", but if you and I are very honest, somedays we are over in the corner, rocking
back and forth squeaking, whispering "God wins", as if we're trying to convince ourselves as much
as anyone else. And, we are. At least trying to remember.
Maybe that offends you. Maybe you've never faced a dark night of the soul. Maybe what is
happening in the world around you doesn't effect you the same way. Maybe the cruelty of death
has never snuck up on you. . .because I promise no matter how prepared you are that it is coming,
death is evil and wicked and is like a thief who leaves devastation in his wake.
But, here is what I've come to know and believe, God applauds and cherishes our squeaks and
whispers just as much, if not more than, our roars.
After all, it's easy to stand and roar when everything is easy. The sun is shining and life is good. Our
people are healthy and happy, the bank account is thick and friends are all around us. Yes, of course,
we can stand and say with the confidence of a movie superhero's megavoice "GOD WINS".
But what happens when the storms come and life is difficult. Our people are sick and sad and anxiety
or disease has taken over, the bank account now has red ink instead of black and it's difficult to find a
friend. If when -because it's always when not if-these things happen, and our voice gets a little
quieter and we find ourselves barely able to squeak out, "God wins" but still find the courage and
faith to whisper those words, I believe God stands and applauds.
Anyone can shout from the mountain top when life is easy, but it takes a faith that is down to our
marrow to proclaim this truth in the darkest night. But, whether a roar, whisper or squeak you can
be assured that God hears it all. And if life has beaten you up, you just keep whispering it over
and over-even if you think you're the only one who can hear it.
God sees you, your faith in the middle of the darkness is precious to Him.
And remember this, it is true. God does win.
No news cycle, betrayal, murder or death is a surprise to Him.
When you've cried all you can and then some more, and haven't slept for days, remember you're not
alone in this journey.
Psalm 56:8
You have kept count of my tossings;
put my tears in your bottle.
Are they not in your book?
Your tears are precious to him --every sleepless night--He knows and understands.
He has promised to make things right and to dry your tears.
Isaiah 25:8-9
He will swallow up death forever;
and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth,
for the Lord has spoken.
9 It will be said on that day,
“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the Lord; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.”
Hold on, keep waiting, and if you find yourself whispering instead of roaring during the waiting. . .
well, you just keep on whispering, someday --someday, you will be able to roar again.
God wins.
Yes. He does. And He WILL save His people.
GOD WINS.
Grace and Peace Precious One-You are dearly loved,
