God Is My Co-Pilot
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Quite an unusual hub from someone who has written about so many things in the past 2 1/2 years. Tonight however I have came to realize that throughout all of my trials and tribulations that I have experienced, when I have thought that God has given up, I found myself realizing that God has always been my co-pilot. He lets us wander around, turn our back, make mistakes, scream at him, get angry at him and ignore him but in the end he listens to every need that we have. When we feel like we should give up and he is ignoring us he really has been there the entire time. There are many Christians on hubpages who can quote the Bible but are they really living it? We should not condemn those who do not believe but embrace them and guide them, why are we not listening to God? He would give the desires of our heart if we would just listen instead of thinking we can do it ourselves. All of us know we cannot do any of it alone without a higher power and so begins my story and my experience with why I believe that God has been right by my side the entire time.
January 7,2009 was a day that will not be forgotten and will forever be etched in my memory that day right after New Year's was the day our home foreclosed. My husband had a heart attack earlier in the year, we were struggling financially and had a 30 year fixed with a 3 year-arm which appeared to keep adjusting and ended up spiraling out of control. The economy was plummeting and foreclosures were on the rise, we watched our neighbors lose their homes but did not believe that we would end up losing ours. I was angry at God and did not know if I could ever get through the painstaking heartache of losing a home that we poured so much heart into. If it couldn't get any worse I ended up with a stalker and then my husband in May was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. We ended up staying with friends until we could get back on our feet and our household went from two incomes to one income. No matter what we tried Satan was on our tail feeling like Job but with lost faith was become bitter and angry, "how could God have done this to us?" I asked myself. " What did we do to deserve all of this?" We were giving people always helping at the food banks, taking care of the homeless and certainly not forgetting what we were blessed with, or did we? We started to painstakingly picking up the pieces but I still found myself angry with God. It was complicated for us to even read the Bible and even more complicated to read hubs that pertained to God. I found myself breezing through them, and listening to him was not what I wished to do. We felt we could do it all by ourselves, we felt lost. Were we losing our faith? It appeared that way but as the months progressed we found ourselves praying for strength, praying for miracles, praying for something good to happen in our lives. It was then that I realized that God was my co-pilot and the only thing he was asking was to come back to him. " Seek and you shall find," "ask and you shall recieve." Those are complicated words when you have lost everything and your husband is ill but without God we would not have made it this far. We used to be able to quote scripture by memory, but quoting it and living it are two different things. We cannot be true Christians unless we are not only understanding it but living it to. We should not be judging others unless we are walking side-by-side, we should listen if we do not understand and should not lash out at another believer or non-believer because we can learn from each other. MDawson17 on hubpages has been a blessing not only is he true warrior of God, he is so over-filled with the Love of him he can place your life back into perspective. When our own Minister turned his back he listened, he is truly what a Minister Of God is supposed to be and for that God will continue to bless him abundantly for what he does. We know that no matter what we have done, what storms arise in our lives, no matter how many times we forsake him God will always be our co-pilot. If you feel that he has not been there, he has always been right by your side it is us who sometimes gives up on him.
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FootPrints In The Sand
One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
.Mary Stevenson
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It's human to feel God has forsaken us in our times of trouble...I'm glad you didn't lose your faith in a higher being. Hang in there AE. :)
I have had shake ups with my faith in times of difficulty, but at the same time, a part of me has a faith in a Higher Power and that somehow situations will heal or I will have the strength to see it through. As Feline Prophet says, hang in there. I truly believe you will see brigher times as life has a way of balancing our sorrows if we let it. Much love to you, and my prayers are with you for clarity and healing to take place.
I am blessed that I was recognized in this hub however all the praise and glory be given to God almighty!
As a worldly parent wants the best for their children our Spiritual Father wants the best for us!
God has given man the ability to have free will of mind; in that God has also given us the abilty to make our own choices and from time to time others make choices that affect our life; some we have no controll over and end up hurting us and others close to us.
Yes it hurts us deeply and sometimes it feels as if the wounds will never mend.
However God has a way of healing and mending those whom have a broken heart and forgives and convicts those who practiced within the evil deed!
(GREAT IS HIS LOVE)
Often times I am asked; "If their is a God why did this happen to me"? My simple answer to them is this; "Why not you"?
When Jesus Christ was given as the Sacrificial Lamb he did not rebel he humbly and obediently served his calling and purpose.
Sometimes we do understand why we must face the trials in which we are going through however let me remind you:
NO TESTIOMONY IS WITHOUT A TEST!
That is really a fantastic hub. I agree with you that most christian don't live according to their believe. You wrote this so well. I am overwhelmed. Thank you for writing and sharing. I hope and pray your life will get better.
sukhera143: Thanks
Feline: I haven't lost it I am a trooper and weathering the storm. :)
VioletSun: I am definitely seeing brighter times the storm is almost over and the sun is peeping through. :)
MDawson: You are so right he does test us and I could not write what I felt without going through the storm. :)
Hello, Hello: It is and will I had to share this with others so that they do not ever give up. You are certainly an avid reader and I sincerely thank you. :)
Thank you so much for sharing. Life is hard. I actually wrote about that early this morning in a Hub called Bricks & Faith.
What I am learning more & more is the question our gut wants to ask is: "Why God?" But the more helpful question is: "What God? What are trying to teach me?"
Be blessed & encouraged. And know that faith is not the absence of doubt, but rather, faith is learning how to live with all the doubt, fear, frustrations & disapointments of life.
May he take you to his bosom continue caring for you. I am sorry to hear that you've had so much. I know you will be stronger after all of this.
May you continue to live close to the heart of the Savior.
Keep on Hubbing!
Ken R. Abell: We were both on the same page and thank you for the encouragement. :)
Eovery: Thank you and he and will forever be my co-pilot. :)
Great Hub, J!! You are never alone - you truly do have the one friend you'll never be without!!
Candie V: Thank you and I am glad that you enjoyed the hub. :)
AEvans,
Nice Hub!
Know that you are not alone! Life can present some interesting challenges. I am so glad that you are drawing closer to the LORD! God is always right there; just waiting for you to reach out to Him!
Please read my hub on "Getting your JOY Back"
Be encouraged! Thank you for sharing.
Blessings!
DeBorrah K.Ogans: Thank you so much for your support and I will certainly read the hub.:)
Lovely hub. The world throws bad things at us sometimes, and I'm glad to hear that you know the right way to get through it all. 'Seek and you shall find' has been my inspiration for many years.
EnglishM: I honestly do it amazed me that he had been there all along no matter what I did he was there for me and I hope that others will remember that he is also there for them.:)Thank you for the wondeful comment.:)
Your article is very touching. Thanks for sharing, God truly cares for us. I thank Him daily for my blessings.
God bless always,
believeinhim
Thank you for sharing your trials, AEvans. My own family has undergone some similar difficulties - losing our jobs and home; living with family and friends when there was no where else to go; bearing broken from friends who turned their backs on us. But, years later, we have a new jobs and a home, our wounds are healing, and we are grateful for what we have.
I think sometimes God allows us to have hardships, so we can appreciate the blessings he bestows.
I pray your own trials will have a miracle see you through.
Nice hub! Too many try to out God in a shoe box or attempt to bargain with God. He should not only be resident of our heat and lives but President, not a co-pilot but the pilot.
Robert Ballard
beleiveinhim: Thank you for commenting and thank you for the blessing. :)
AMA83" Thank you as well for your prayers and thank you for sharing your story. :)
Putz Ballard: I agree he should be the Pilot and I believe he has truly earned his wings. :)
It must have been hard - but with a co-pilot like that beside you, you ALWAYS weather the storm. And yes, it's easier when He is the pilot :)
Great job! I am glad you stuck it out. God is faithful - "morning by morning new mercies we see..." I pray and believe that the Lord will pull all the pieces together in your lives. Ride on, sister!
Shalini: You are so right. :)
tjmate13: Ahh thank you for the prayers we can take all we can get. Blessings to you too! :)
What a beautiful and inspiring hub AE. I could relate to it completely because I myself is going through not so good days because of not so good job. Some days back even I was wondering where has God disappeared and reading this hub makes me realize that God is there, just that HE is testing me. It might be God's decision to make me read this hub(I have logged in HP after a week)and tell me that HE is there and Good times are just around the corner. Thanks for sharing. God Bless and hope u find happiness in all what you do. Cheers :-)
beautiful hub..... so enjoyable to read....
jayb23: Where there is God there is hope and when we think he has turned his back on us, he really hasn't it , we have turned our back on him. We just have to have faith again and he will be there for us. I will pray for you and he will get you through it.
poetlorraine: Thank you!! :)
ewise24: Thanks for the link...:)
God knows that we have emotions! He even allows us to show them and when we express them in a negative way he forgives us!
Even when we get angry with God due to lack of trust and faith he still never leaves us nor forsakes us; he just patiently waits on us with open hands eagerly waiting to embrace us!
Something that many people do not realize is that during our trying times we think God has left us he has not he is seeing us all the way threw our trials.
We are just so busy being indulged in self pity and guilt we just cannot see God's miracles happening before our very own eyes!
Aevans this is one of your better hubs! It is heart felt and very real!
Many people feel the same feeling you have felt yet to many people are afraid to openly admit it fearing religious and spiritual failures !
AEvans you certainly have had a year...I sincerely hope all is well. I keep a card of footprints at all times as a reminder that no matter what bad luck we have, we are not alone...thanks
Great HUB! 3 John 2 is my heart's desire for you!!!
Great hub! Thank you! Many (((HUGS!)))
mdawson17: Thank you for the uplifiting comment we all need one of those. :)
mtsi1098: With God all things are possible and it is wonderful that you keep a card as a reminder.
Legacy Wellness: I love that one and thank you for the comment. :)
Raven King: You are so welcome and ((( hugs back))):)
A very interesting hub indeed. I too believe in GOD. Although we have to go through trials, many years after certain events which you think are unfavorable occur, you begin to realize the usefulness of these trials.
Cheers
quicksand: You are sincerely correct although we may not understand what he is doind we do have to realize that even though we go through it he will bring us out of the storm. :)
Thanks for this Hub; it's quite an encouraging thing and a brave act when you write such. Thanks for mdawson17 for being there as well.
Patty: It is God that lead me in that direction and MDawson certainly had me restore so much faith. Thank you so much for commenting and stopping by. :)
AE this was an awesome HUB. I like your mention on "Christians quote scripture but are they living it?" While I do not follow a 'religion' I am a believer and have been through my own trials and tribulations, etc. I know my faith has gotten me through many situations and will continue to get me through, as it will you. I think you have found a good community of supporters and as you know there is strenght in numbers. Blessings!
dejajolie: Thank you so much for the warm comment and we all go through so much but there is light at the end of the tunnel, blessings to you too!
Glad everything worked out for you AE, sometimes in my own life I think the same, especially the last 18 months. Take care my friend x
Health Tip: It is all so surreal and sometimes it is complicated we always seem to try ot make it on our own but for someone reason we being human no we cannot. Going back to our beliefs is what really carries us. :)
I have always taken comfort in the words of Footprints in the Sand and know that when I look back at difficult times of my life that God has been there although at the time I have felt like I am drowning. I suppose we just need to use these past experiences and call on them when we are having any difficult times in the future.
I agree with your comments as well - living a Christian life - not just quoting it! Having compassion and understanding for others - whether they are believers or not and that we can not do it on our own.
God bless you and thank you for sharing.
JoSmart: It is so hard and all of us find ourselves in the predicament of drowning I certainly do agree and Footprints is one of my all time favorites too. :)
Hello my friend! What a wonderful HUB! You said it right when you said: "If you feel that he has not been there, he has always been right by your side it is us who sometimes gives up on him. Much love to you AEvans!!! Come visit me when you have a chance. Blessings!!!!!!
drpastorcarlotta: I certainly will visit your hubs and he has been there all along. :)
God knows I needed to read this right now AEvans!!! I would like to thank you for wrighting such a powerful message that I couls refer back to from time to time when I need to be reminded of God's Grace!!!
We love you down here in San Antonio Texas keep us in your thoughts and prayers!!!!
mdawson17
Thanks for such a great hub and such a great remninder of his love!!
mdawson17
mdawson17: That is what it is here for and thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. :)
Thanks for an awesome and inspiring reminder. What keeps me going through the difficult times is songs. One particular song reminds me that God is so amazing,"And when I think about His goodness, it makes me want to [stump]stamp!" I plan to use that for exercise eventually so I can really praise God. Another song gets me singing that I am glad to be alive. The hub encouraged me and forced an introspective inspection. Thanks again.
aoiffe379: Kirk Franklin is one of my all time favorites and the song "Stomp" reminds me of his worthiness, it certainly makes me want to get up and praise him. I also love " I can only imagine." Inspirational and absolutely beautiful! :)
Awesome hub and a true testimony of His faithfulness even as we go through overwheming times.
His promise returns over and over "He will never leave or forsake you...
Thank you AEvans inspiring hub and you have a new fan...
Blessings
Quill: I believe that God has placed us together at the same time, I was reading yours when you were reading mine. You are so correct he will never forsake us and I am certainly keeping my eye on him.:)
Very moving hub. You have an amazing poetic ability. Soo glad I got the chance to read this. Love it, and would LOVE to see more!~ Thank you soo much for sharing, & opening up like this. :)
sheryld30: This is who I am , I believe they call me a life writer and I am who I am and love sharing with others. Thank you for reading it. :)
I can relate to this article! There are so many people who speak, but they cannot relate to that other person at all. So many people are judgemental in a negative and they have not been an that person's shoes at all. I agree living a christian life, don't talk the talk, let your walk and actions do the talking! I agree in what you have spoken. Sometimes, we do feel at times that God has forsaken us at times, but most judgemental people say don't feel like that! We have feelings like that at times. Sometimes, we do feel like when things are getting worse " where is God when you need him!" Those who cannot relate to that! They always find something destructive to say! Thanks for the good article.
In the midst of the battle, it is good you know what to do, and whom to turn! Remember your Spiritual Tools:) Thank you for being so transparent, this is a gift in itself. Blessings, Love and Prayers coming your way:) Hang in there!
dreamer32: Thank you for the wonderful comment we should always turn the negative to a postive. :)
heart4theword: Being transparent is who I am , I do not like to hide behind rose colored glasses we will certainly hang on with unshakeable faith. :)
Lovely hub, Julianne :) I love your statement that 'we should not be judging others unless we are walking side-by-side'. It is important that we meet each other on the same level, because we all are in this together. No one wants advice/feedback or even charity from someone who thinks they are better than them. Thank you for sharing what you have gone through and encouraging us. I pray that God continues to bless you for seeking Him first and allowing Him to be your Co-Pilot :)
-Ryan
SevDiggity: I am so glad that I can share my life with many and I hope I can inspire them to carry on and not give up no matter what they have gone through there is always hope if only we kept strong in our faith. Thank you so much for your prayer. :)
Wow i must say that you are a very strong person.Keep being you
20gsxr05: I try , I really try but I do have God on my side and I certainly will keep being me.:)
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sukhera143 says:
2 months ago
I 100% agree with you.