The song playing on this blog is a song that has spoken to my heart in some very real ways. Here are the words:
"If you want me to" by Ginny Owens
The pathway is broken
And The signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to
Chorus:
Cause I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise You're not through with me yet
so if all of these trials bring me closer to you
Then I will walk through the fire
If You want me to
It may not be the way I would have chosen
When you lead me through a world that's not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'd never go alone
ya oh oh no
So When the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear You answer my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering that Your love put You through
And I walk through the valley If You want me to
Isn't that a POWERFUL song? It just exudes with SUBMISSION.....ahh, submission.....how very hard that is when you are going through times in your life that are not in your reach to control or even to understand. But, this song exemplifies true submission to God and His plan. We won't know why everything happens. I won't know why Selah can't be with us. I don't know why God is making this so difficult for us and why. BUT, the bottom line is that I trust Him, I love Him, and I want to submit to Him. Its hard. I won't lie. Its hard to submit when He is not making any sense right now. But, that is why submission is not a feeling, but a choice.
12 comments:
That song is beautiful, and so very true! It is hard to submit, and there are times when we will never know why here on earth. Thankfully we have a God we can trust like you said. I am so sorry that you are still in this state of Limbo. I'll be praying specifically for you to be able to trust God and submit to Him. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable with us. I love you my friend....Jenn
Hi Greta,
My name is Leslie, and I adopted my daughter from Kaz almost two years ago. I am so sorry for everything you've been going through. I know you don't know me, but if you are willing to email me (lesanne@att.net), I may be able to help with a little info I have.
Take care, Leslie
you so encourage all of us... and that's exactly what Christ has called us to be... to stand when it makes no sense... to serve him even when it feels and looks like he's nowhere around!!! You are an encouragment to all of us... hold tight.. you're on the brink of your miracle!!! (I just feel it!)
We HAVE NOT forgotten.. and are continually holding you, your family, and your baby doll up in prayers!
It is a choice, and if we did everything on feelings...well...that would be a huge problem. Obedience is a choice. Continue to obey, God will honor that.
And I took a chance and shared some emotions this week on my blog and God used it to bless me.
This is a beautiful song. The last line is especially tough to swallow. I'm almost afraid to sing those words. I wish this wasn't the path He had you going on, but it is. And I would almost say "unfortunately it is", but the true blessing in all of this right now is your incredibly strong and faithful relationship with God. Your faithfulness is inspiring. I know you don't believe, but it's true.
Love you,
Olga
I would love to know the horrible agency you used, I'll bet anything they call themselves a "Christian" agency. The legit ones will tell you that you must have an infertility prob to adopt from Kaz, or at least your docs have to reflect this.
Hello "anon" poster.....Hello and nice to meet you! Actually, you are mistaken. To adopt from Kaz, you do not need to be infertile or have any documentation of that. They are open to families with biological children. However, there are many countries that do not allow it. But, Kaz does. You can find that information on the Kazakhstan Adoption website...
And our agency has NOTHING to do with what we are going through...it has been the way it is because of ONE judge who is against international adoption....That is what can happen in these corrupt countries....Thank God you live in America!
Hi Greta, Just hearing this song brings tears to my eyes. I remember crying the words many times when I was in a valley. I pray for you and know I am thinking of you. I am so glad God is in control and we can trust Him in the good and hard times. Love you! Ellen
Great song and words. Thanks for sharing. I know that this is just the hardest thing in the world for you and your family.
Hi Greta. Thank you for sharing this post. This song has always been one for me that has insisted me to act...to actively recognize God's will in my life and has been a reminder that it it is the most powerful of trials that brings us closer to Him. I still pray for your family and for Selah. She will always be on my heart.
Blessings, Lindsay
Yeah, because if we operated on feelings...that could get messy.
Thanks for sharing your heart, Greta. I love you!
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