Was Broken, and now LIFTED UP!

How an awful week turned for the better.

I began last Sunday crying on the phone with my mom. I had a huge paper due on Wednesday that I had no clue how to write. Now usually I wouldn't call my mom for help, since I am capable of writing a paper. BUT this time it was different. It was over a topic I had never read about, and it was not supposed to be my opinion. There were many other little things that made it even more hard, but let's not go into detail.

Let's just say I was so tired and stressed past my limit.

I felt helpless.

I felt like I was drowning all week with homework and studying. I felt I couldn't do it. I was struggling everyday this week.

I felt like I was trying so hard in school, but I was still failing. I failed my first Anatomy test, failed some CP quizzes, and now I knew I was about to fail this CA paper.

Just to tell you, I DON'T FAIL THINGS. I try so hard to keep my grades up.

So, all of these failing grades were getting to me.

People kept telling me, "Lindsay, you can do it. You got this. Don't stress. Don't worry, you'll do great."

I said to them, "I think you are over-estimating my abilities."

NO. MY THINKING WAS ALL WRONG.

YOU CAN'T THINK THIS WAY.

Well, Thursday something changed in me.

I listened to this song called "Find you on my knees" by Kari Jobe.

Take a listen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGumE9nkP3o&feature=player_embedded

I started crying after listening to this.

It reminded me that whenever you are at your end, or there's nothing left except brokeness, THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP.

When you are weak, or sorrow takes over your life, or you are torn down, THE LORD LIFTS YOU UP.

He truly NEVER leaves you. He is always there.

So, whenever you feel this way of feeling lost, broken, or just plain down in the dumps. Remember the Lord will lift you up, place you back on your feet, and wrap His precious arms around you.

Do not let the pain get to you like it did to me.

I picture Him saying, "Precious Daughter, do NOT worry or stress. I have you in my hands, so there is no need to freak out. Rest in My Presence. Be still. Turn your eyes to ME. Feel my Love."

What a perfect picture of Daddy-daughter Love.

And guess what?

I got through this week, BUT only with HIS help. I don't know where I would be without Him. And I passed my paper. Not with flying colors, but ya know. I'll take a passing grade. It's all thanks to HIM.

Our ABBA Father is always there. Remember that.

Love you all. If you're struggling. Go to the word. Go to the Father in prayer. He is always listening.