Destruction comes in many forms. It can come in the form of a natural tragedy, as we’ve seen with Hurricane Dorian. It can come in the form of mental breakdowns. It can come in the form of temptations that take us down the wrong path. It can come in the form of sicknesses that threaten our lives. Sometimes, the destruction comes from those closest to us. In those times, one can’t help but wonder how they could ever recover from something like that. In the end, it comes down to two things: time and faith in God.

“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.” – Psalm 46:1-3

            Many times, we are left with scars from deep wounds when we go through things like these. They can be mental or physical scars. Either way, these are things that never go away. However, as I said, in time these wounds heal and with our faith in God, it gets easier.

            I’ve shared in this blog before that my dad left my mom for another woman. This happened over a year ago. Some may think that I should be over it by now. I mean, it’s been a year. However, I live with that scar every day. I have to live with the fact that my dad abandoned me. That my mom, my brother, my sisters and I weren’t enough for him. That the last time I saw or heard from him was well over a year ago. That my childhood dream of him being there for my kids seems to slip farther and farther away. That is a scar that I will have to live with for the rest of my life.

            I can’t lie and say that it doesn’t hurt. In truth, I am a very emotional person and can easily be swayed by my emotions. However, I’ve learned to give it all to God. At times I may feel that same pain, but that is also when I see God’s grace and love. He has helped me overcome that pain each time. I know that He will do the same for you.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

            For the blog picture this week, I chose a picture of my cat. Her name is Smores. Now Smores was an outdoor cat that my husband’s family rescued. A few years back, Smores disappeared for a long while and when she finally reappeared, she was missing an ear. This is a physical scar that she lives with every day. However, it has not slowed her down. We cannot let our own scars slow us down either.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

            The key to being able to overcome trials, tribulations, and our own scars, is to keep our faith in God. I know I’ve said this before, but this is something we need to remember always. He is with you wherever you may go and He will help you through anything and everything.

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” – Psalm 121