"…that they may know…" Psalms 109:27 (KJV)
Recently my sister reminded me that the Lord trusts me with the challenges I have or I'd not have them. Then she said, "Don't you wish sometimes He didn't trust you with so much."

God gave me these verses early this morning. Psalms 109:26-27, " Help me, O Lord my God: Oh save me according to thy mercy: THAT THEY MAY KNOW that this is Thy hand; that Thou, LORD, HAS DONE IT." (KJV)

We know that God has given each of us a gift. I was blest with the gift of "gab." I know I talk a lot. As I mature in age, I believe I learn when to be still and when to talk. I also believe that when God looks down on this daughter of His, He KNOWS I will not keep quiet about HIM as He continues to work in my life.

As I reflect I realize I would not have the privilege of sharing the results of my challenge when we were broke and down to only five dollars. The boys were young. We had no money. When we managed to get five dollars, I had to give it to God. His bank and His resources are beyond understanding. Somehow HE manages to supply our every need and He did. We only need to trust. ("…that they may KNOW that this is THY HAND…"

If I would not have prayed, if I had not shared with one other to pray about the money we needed to buy our house, I'd not had the privilege to share with others the AMAZING MIRACLE God performed by sending us the six thousand dollars we needed for our house. ("…that they may KNOW that this is THY HAND…"

If our youngest son had not been involved in an accident an entire state away from us, I would not have had the opportunity to share with my coworkers that I knew God was right there with him and would take care of him. Many prayed and the power of prayer resulted in our son healing with all his parts moving. ("…that they may KNOW that this is THY HAND…")

Then there was Billy's mom. There I was in my workplace. A dear lady came to me with questions about a piece of merchandise she wanted to buy. As we talked about the merchandise the conversation turned to the horrific accident her son had recently been in that took his life. When I realized who the customer was, I was so humbled and honored. Of all the daughters and sons God had in our community, God trusted little old ME with this dear mother sobbing in pain and anguish. I was a stranger to this woman. Yet, God trusted ME! I never would have gained the experience, the peace, and the growth in the Lord that I did that day had God not trusted me with Billy's mom. ("…that they may KNOW that this is THY hand…"

Just as the Apostle Paul had his thorn in the flesh, I've had mine. Since I was in my 30's I have often struggled with depression. I never know when it is going to rear its ugly head. I can go to bed at night fine and wake up with it staring me in the face. I have begged, cried, and pleaded with the Lord to take this from me. I would not have the joy that comes in completely relying on God and His strength if I did not have this thorn. God gives me strength. I don't WANT this thorn, but God trusts me with it. ("…that they may KNOW that this is THY hand…"

When I had to walk through the valley of grief, I was sure God had trusted me with way too much. Our oldest brother died on Valentines Day in 2003 and five months later God called my dad home. I found myself in the deep valley of grief. It is grief I am still not over. In this valley I have found a God that is MORE GOD than I ever knew was possible. Had I not been trusted to go in this valley, I'd never had the honor of sharing with so many what God has done and is doing in my life. I would have never experienced this personal time with the Lord had He not allowed such an experience. ("…that they may KNOW that it is THY hand…")

I grow weary. The Bible says, "And let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, IF we faint not." (Galatians 6:9) It is during these times of weariness that God shows me MORE GRACE than I could ever deserve. HE understands that I am human. He wants me to understand that I am human.

Psalms 111:4, "He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered…" I have to remember that God made me the blabber box that I am. I have to believe that He knew even before I was born that I would not keep quiet about anything He does in my life. As the challenges come in my life, this blabber box remains on duty.

"Father, help us to always remember that You, in Your grace and great wisdom, only give to us what You know we can be trusted with. May our lips always praise You. Help us to stand strong, even in the tough times. In Christ's name I pray."

(c) Dea Sipes September 13, 2007 dsipes@bright.net

Dea Sipes lives in Wellington Ohio, is married to Bill, has two terrific sons, and 9 grandchildren, with a 10th due in June 08. In 2003, she had a three page article in the monthly magazine distributed all over the world by the Alliance Church. Dea gives God all praise and glory. Dea has written a book shortly after the loss of her dad in 2003. Dea writes to share her life journey with God. She enjoys the Bible and the studies God gives to her. Write to Dea dsipes at bright.net, or visit her blog - http://dea-hispeaceisfree.blogspot.com/

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