March 15
A Higher View
He turns a wilderness into pools of water. And dry land into watersprings.
Psalm 107:35 (NKJV)
I read these verses and find myself nodding in agreement. It’s true. God has the ability to turn what looks like disaster, or hopelessness, or our personal depression into something so much better.
For me, so many good things emerged from my personal setbacks and difficult situations. So many improvements in me for having gone through the wilderness.
An early wasteland, my high school running career cut short, came to life years later when friends encouraged me to participate in road races. Soon I was enjoying the Big Sur River Run and the famous and colorful San Francisco Bay to Breakers ... along with more runs in Monterey and at Fort Ord as well as other experiences in Michigan and North Carolina. I was running again—and with friends!
There were other significant desert experiences like the girl I wanted to marry but didn’t. Let me tell you, Christmas of 1977 was a low point in my life! I returned from Florida to the West Texas desert and lived in an emotional pit for the next six months. Not fun … but in time, God brought Kris into my life. Wow! In hindsight, I realize she was worth waiting for. His water flowed into my tank and spilled over the sides.
It happened again when my second son was born with Apert Syndrome, I didn’t understand. Not until His word washed over me. In time, I experienced God holding my hand through a couple dozen of Ryan’s surgeries and twice as many serious hospitalizations. Amazing. We all came through okay.
Now I’m on the other side. God has been faithful, and here I am standing on the mountain, seeing where He has led. I have a strong family, newer and better friendships, and a greater faith in my faithful God.
He has showered me with love. My pool overflows. So … if you're wallowing in the wilderness, get out of that desert. And join me—the water’s great!
Father, You do supply all our need. Bless my friends, my family, my fellow servants with showers of love! Amen.
A Higher View
He turns a wilderness into pools of water. And dry land into watersprings.
Psalm 107:35 (NKJV)
I read these verses and find myself nodding in agreement. It’s true. God has the ability to turn what looks like disaster, or hopelessness, or our personal depression into something so much better.
For me, so many good things emerged from my personal setbacks and difficult situations. So many improvements in me for having gone through the wilderness.
An early wasteland, my high school running career cut short, came to life years later when friends encouraged me to participate in road races. Soon I was enjoying the Big Sur River Run and the famous and colorful San Francisco Bay to Breakers ... along with more runs in Monterey and at Fort Ord as well as other experiences in Michigan and North Carolina. I was running again—and with friends!
There were other significant desert experiences like the girl I wanted to marry but didn’t. Let me tell you, Christmas of 1977 was a low point in my life! I returned from Florida to the West Texas desert and lived in an emotional pit for the next six months. Not fun … but in time, God brought Kris into my life. Wow! In hindsight, I realize she was worth waiting for. His water flowed into my tank and spilled over the sides.
It happened again when my second son was born with Apert Syndrome, I didn’t understand. Not until His word washed over me. In time, I experienced God holding my hand through a couple dozen of Ryan’s surgeries and twice as many serious hospitalizations. Amazing. We all came through okay.
Now I’m on the other side. God has been faithful, and here I am standing on the mountain, seeing where He has led. I have a strong family, newer and better friendships, and a greater faith in my faithful God.
He has showered me with love. My pool overflows. So … if you're wallowing in the wilderness, get out of that desert. And join me—the water’s great!
Father, You do supply all our need. Bless my friends, my family, my fellow servants with showers of love! Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 9:31 PM
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