Scars

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by bishoph

LC, I received this story several years ago, and it is a very powerful example of our heavenly father's love and perseverance for us.

The Apostle Paul said "I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." I know that we often hear that the Apostle was speaking of the literal scars that he had received from the beatings and torture that he endured for the name of Christ, however, I think he may also have been speaking of the "marks" of God refusing to let go. There have been many times in my life when I just wanted to give up and throw in the towel, and I'd like to think that I also have some scars where my dad just wouldn't let go! Thank You for the scars that remind me, and thank you most of all, for not letting me go!

I have been through it for several years..... I couldn't begin to tell you the scars I have, just like many of you. But during those trials, I would not give up, and more importantly, God never gave up. I knew with each trial, good would come of it. I kept on keeping on. My pastor used to say, "if you can stand the pulling, he'll pull you through! I am so thankful God held on like he did. ....and even though I have scars and they remind me of the pain that used to be, I am a better person today. I am stronger, wiser, and more determined to make it!