“He drew me out of many waters. 17-He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. 18-They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord, 19-He brought me out into a broad a place; He delivered me because He delighted in me. 20-The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands, He has recompensed me.”
Psalm 18:16b-20.
“God will see to it that you are paid and fully reimbursed for expenses to do His will; He will make a settlement that takes care of all injuries or losses you may have incurred; He will make sure that you get reparations to cover all that has been damaged or destroyed due to the attacks of the enemy or because of the adversarial situations you have faced.”
Author Unknown
Hello friend, my name is Tami. I want to say a few words about myself so that as we journey together you will have a sense of who I am, the road I’ve walked and the experiences I’ve had while traveling. Like you, I’ve worn a few different hats in this thing called life. I am a mother, daughter, sister and friend. I’m a nurse…and I am a writer. I was a wife for 18 years, then single the last 14. As you and I begin walking this road, I promise genuineness and integrity. Sometimes I’ll be eloquent, or poetic and hopefully have words of wisdom. But, more often, I anticipate being right in the middle of the mess with you, struggling with old wounds, current fears, and unresolved heartache. My healing is going to be in step with yours. About ten years ago, a friend told me, “Your healing will come through writing.” Today I take, not the first step, but certainly the boldest step forward so far. I pray the words I write and share with you here, will bless you, cause you to think, inspire you to believe, and strengthen you for the battles you face. As I sit here in this moment, writing these words, I am remembering the lyrics of a song: “God blessed the broken road, that led me straight to you.” In our time together, I’ll tell you about my broken road. But I’ll also share with you the many ways Jesus has restored to me what the Enemy had stolen. I’ll show you the stained-glass mosaic He is piecing together from the shards and shattered ruins of my life, as only He can.
The thing about glass, especially stained glass, is that it’s reflective. The sunlight beams through the brokenness and an array of color is cast out from there; perhaps to an opposing wall, or maybe the floor. But realize this: those colorful prisms not only reflect off tangible surfaces, but also the air, the open spaces…it lights up the unseen. So, let’s remember together, when we feel hopeless, when the way is dark (or even light but empty), when the pieces of our life and our past seem shattered beyond repair, there is a God in heaven who specializes in reparations. He delights in second chances and in making something out of nothing. He is in the seen and the unseen…the unseen being more real than anything else. I know, because I’ve been there; He’s shown me. There might only be enough light and reflection for a step or two at a time…but that’s all we need. If we hold onto His heart and to each other, there will be enough reflective light for the entire journey.
I love you Tami!