Just Another Digital Hug From Jehovah

[Timl1980]

In regards to my last post, "It's What's INSIDE That Counts"...I received a very encouraging thought from a friend of a friend, who is currently serving in the United States Branch office.

 

He isn't on this site...but I sent it to a brother I know...and that brother forwarded it to him. Late last night I received a text message with the following thoughts in it from the brother at the branch...and, as always, I am passing it on...not because of where it came from...but because it's message made me cry...and because if it can help even one other person that visits this site and takes encouragement from any of its posts...I want to help in that regard.

 

This dear brother shared one verse...and one line of thought.

 

The verse?

 

Psalms 34:18 "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit."

 

The thought?

 

A theme from a part of a talk he heard from someone at the branch office, (I don't if it was recent or older): The Whisper From Under The Boulder

 

He said to put myself in the place of a traveler who fell victim to a massive rockfall as he was climbing the side of a mountain...this person is alone, lungs burning, barely able to utter a sound...let alone cry out for help!

 

Rescue teams are out combing the mountainside for him...calling his name...looking for any and every sign that he might still be alive...even though their hope is fading fast. Because of the danger of the rock slide...they aren't climbing down among the rocks...but they are still out there...searching...crying out for him to just tell them where he is!

 

But suddenly...amidst the burning pain from this huge boulder that is pinning you straight down to the harsh ground beneath...suddenly a rope drops down, inches from your dirt stained face...and a man comes sliding down the rope right beside you!

 

Would you like to know the difference  between this man and the hundreds of other "rescuers" out there searching for you?

 

This man wasn't listening for your voice...he was only listening for the slightest sounds of pain that you just naturally "emit" when you are in THAT kind of pain!

 

And that, my dear brothers and sisters...describes OUR God!

 

He doesn't wait for "polished" prayers...he doesn't even wait for apparent "signs" of weakness...he gravitates towards sorrow and sadness just like that first responder who listens for a person's natural sounds of pain rather than any kind of audible..."Help! Help!"

 

So please understand...please hear what Jehovah is trying to tell each of us: When you feel too defeated to speak...when you feel to fractured to even stand...that is LITERALLY when you are MOST visible to Jehovah!

 

And contrary to what you think...it's not because you "called" out the loudest...it's because YOUR God, Jehovah, is already tuned to the frequency of your individual pain…and he stands ready and waiting to drop down and protect YOU...when you need it most!

 

I just wanted to share these beautiful thoughts...it helped me immensely already because it helped me stop feeling like I need to know WHEN I actually "need" to call out to Jehovah...I felt like I don't want to bother him with such petty concerns and worries.

 

Little did I know I was already lying under that rock...and little did I realize that Jehovah was already there...reaching out...just waiting for me to take his hand!

[Miss Bea]

As I read this, I thought I’m not going to get through this, without tears. The more I learn about Jehovah, the deeper my love and appreciation for him, builds. 
This, “social website” that we so appreciate. This is a perfect example. I’ve had an issue, ongoing for years. It still can hurt my heart. And I heard this, um, former close, dear friend of mine, (40 year friendship)  was at the same convention I was. Just heard she was there. 
The difficulty that caused this breach in the first place is not important. What, to me is important, is I’ve managed to put it behind me, with Jehovahs help. I thought. You and I know how difficulties are supposed to be handled, and the end result…gain your sister! Nope.

I knew this day was coming. We both live in the northern part of this state. 
It happened. I know she knew I was there. Several from the congregation I attend, saw her, and even talked to her. 
I did not see her. And I was fully prepared to give her a big hug. 
That is not what happened. Wounds I thought were healed, well, started festering again. 
I’ve went to Jehovah. He knows how I feel. Deeply hurt. Again. 
But, it dawned on me today, that hurt is soothed. (Without my fully realizing it) 

My joy was back. I loved the talk, and that WT! And guess what? I have a little bouquet of flowers. Given to me at the hall, today! 
Yes, our Father can heal wounds that none else can. And, that is a fact.