On Solid Ground

by | Apr 6, 2015 | Throwback | 24 comments

On January 18th of this year, I jotted that verse down in my journal.  I remember having complete faith in it.  But I also remember putting my head down on my desk, allowing the tears to fall, begging God to lead me to that rock.

When you’re waiting for a miracle, time feels like it moves backwards.  I craved that rock.  I craved that firm place to stand.  For years the ground beneath my feet has felt like a treadmill on a speed a notch too high.

And then someone pulled the cord.
And the treadmill came to a dead stop.
And I fell flat on my face.
On Sunday, I sat at a dining room table surrounded by people who were strangers eight weeks ago.  My bosses invited J and me over for Easter dinner since we weren’t traveling home.  And after a lovely afternoon, my boss and I were saying our goodbyes. 
“This just feels so normal,” I said, implying that it seems like we’ve all been a part of each other’s lives forever.  And my boss agreed, then added “because we both took our time making sure we found the right fit.”
I was reminded of that day in January when I wrote down that verse then.  I walked down to my car silently thanking God.  Solid ground feels pretty good.
He set me on my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand…

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24 Comments

  1. BLovedBoston on April 6, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Love that – it's amazing how our prayers our answered at the perfect times!! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  2. Laura J on April 6, 2015 at 11:57 am

    I'm so happy how everything has worked out for you guys!! It's got to feel amazing! 🙂

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  3. Kristen on April 6, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I'm glad everything is going well for you!
    Side note: I have fallen flat on my face on a treadmill before. Not fun.

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  4. Julia on April 6, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Love love this, and I so know this feeling! I've actually been living this feeling for a while now, still trusting God and believing my way through it, but I know He is faithful!

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  6. Christina Sotherden on April 6, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I love this! I love that verse! I had these feelings not too long ago and my gosh – it feels good to be on solid ground now. He always has a plan!

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  7. Nadine Lynn on April 6, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    🙂 I love seeing the rainbow at the end of your storm the last few months!!!

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  8. Jen on April 6, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    I am so happy that all is going well!! 🙂

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  9. Kat on April 6, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    I'm so thrilled for you and all of the exciting changes you've been going through! God is so good! 🙂

    xoxo
    Kat

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  11. Caroline At Windy City Chic on April 6, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    First off all, slimy pit? Ew. Anyway.. beautiful post today lady!! I'm glad that you have made some new friends and that you are happy. Praying definitely works even if you have to wait a LONG time for them to be answered. I thought of you when I was at church yesterday too. Just about how you inspired me to start going again. I felt SO much better after I left too. I'm definitely going to make a point of going again. Have a great day today!! 🙂

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  12. Donna on April 6, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Even after all this time and although I probably shouldn't be surprised I still find myself in awe of God's perfect timing! 🙂

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  15. Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M on April 6, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I'm so glad good things are happening for you! I know it's like a breath of fresh air.

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  17. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often on April 6, 2015 at 11:04 pm

    Glad that you are finding your way, and finding the right people to surround yourself, it feels good to have good people to work with daily.

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  18. Myra on April 7, 2015 at 8:17 am

    I'm so glad everything is working out for you, sweets. I still remember we said "it'll be a God thing" when this year started and there was so much going on & I love seeing where God has brought you to already!

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  19. Kim @ Kimberleys Quests on April 7, 2015 at 10:47 am

    I'm so happy you and J have found a place to be happy (and such lovely people to surround yourselves with). Since you and I were on similar journeys I am finding so much strength from the knowledge it worked out for you (and therefore eventually will work out for me). Sometimes the biggest challenges have the biggest rewards right?
    <3 <3 <3

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  20. Ryan on April 7, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Love love love love love this. I'm SO freaking happy for you guys. Just thrilled that you've found your happy place. 🙂

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  21. Ryan on April 7, 2015 at 8:31 pm

    Love love love love love this. I'm SO freaking happy for you guys. Just thrilled that you've found your happy place. 🙂

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  23. P!nky on April 9, 2015 at 1:53 am

    Such an amazing verse!

    Reply

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