Trust is the foundation of love.
St. Teresa of Avila prayed that she would let God be enough for her.
There are many times when I find this notion extremely challenging.
When I have times of emptiness I sometimes ask God:
‘Are you enough for me?
Can I be satisfied with just having you and not having whoever or whatever is being emptied out of my life?’
I do want God to be enough for me so that I do not go seeking for things to take the place of this Loving Presence in my life, but it is easy to waver and to doubt that God is enough in my moments of insecurity or pain.
It’s a crazy thing, but as much as I find myself longing for God it is sometimes excruciating to have nothing but God.
sending up a prayer for you right now re your hard season. Transition times are challenging but can also be filled with wonderful surprises. May God bless you with many gifts!
Needing this now as we may be entering a hard season. Thank you!
Hi Tracy, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, I am so sorry you just went through such struggles. That is difficult. Yes yes God is enough. so often when we are in the dark we can’t see Him or where He is leading. Only in hindsight do we realize his presence. May you see Him this week!
Hi Jean
Just yesterday I realized that nothing on earth has any meaning or can bring and real joy when our hearts long for our Pappa. Only when my hearts touches Him, do I truly experience joy!
Luv to you
Mia
Hi Jean, This is such a great point to consider. We recently went through a very tough season that lasted 6 years. It split our family and all the pain that goes with that. And I remember many times begging the Lord for resolution, but i only started seeing His plans come into play as I released everything into His hands and told myself, If I only have God, it is enough. Great reminder for me here today. Visiting from Intentional me
God bless
Tracy
Yeah…I’m particularly hardheaded sometimes.
You said this so well, Laura. What a tough way to learn that lesson though!
It IS excruciating. I remember a time when our son was seriously injured and God was all I could hold to, the only name I could whisper. It was excruciating, but it was precious. To be rendered helpless in the face of the One who is our provision, our love, our salvation is…well, it’s where we should be, I think.