Recently while I was sharing at a women's retreat, I told the ladies, “If you are remaining as faithful as you can possibly remain, and life still seemed grim, then ask God to show you a trailer…He doesn’t have to show you the entire movie, a simple trailer of the full-length version of how He is working things our for good in your life. Not that we wouldn’t love to see a full-blown version of how God plans to pull things out, but we know faith please Him. So a glimpse will keep us going. Don’t be afraid to ask Him for that. He’s done it for me and He will do it for you." I encouraged the ladies to let me know when God showed them their trailer, and Sheryl did~
Dear Linda,
I just wanted to take some time to thank you and share with you. Your lessons at the women's retreat were life changing for me. A little back ground… I was with my ex husband from the age of 18-30, and have two children (12 & 10) with him. In 2006 I was introduced to meth as a weight loss help. I was addicted immediately. As a result, I lost everything in January of 2009. I hid this from everyone and did not work my recovery.
In February of 2010 I met a guy, a drunk. We fell in love and enabled each other. Soon became addicted to one another and the hectic lifestyle we lived.
In April 2011, I got clean and in May, he got sober. We started attending Bear Creek Community Church and Celebrate Recovery. This changed my life. I quickly reached out to the women, and taken in as family. I started a step study there and have a wonderful sponsor and amazing accountability partners. I have been clean and sober for 6 months. I needed to be out of the relationship, but was having a hard time standing strong in my decision. I prayed for God to give me confirmation for terminating the relationship at the retreat. Which did happen. I was very stressed because I am not working.
I received so much mental, emotional, and spiritual healing from your words. But what I really wanted to share with you is that I received my "trailer" on Monday. I laid down my "burden" which for me was this relationship. Then I prayed God would give me a glimpse or a trailer like you suggested. I received 2 offers for part time temporary work. To me this was God telling me, that He's got this. That He is going to meet my needs and be there for me. It was amazing!! I am very insecure and have low self esteem, but I am accepting that I am a precious pearl of the almighty King !!!! Thank you so very much for the beautifulness you spread !!
With Love,
Sheryl