I will not be Moved

I will not be Moved

He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved."Psalm 62:2

Several years ago, I had an accident that nearly split my head open.  I hit the sharp corner of our deck so hard you could see the bone.  Hit it right between the eyes.  There was a lot of blood and damage I could tell.   At the emergency room, the doctor told me that this wound could not be stitched up and that it would require plastic surgery.  I remember laying there and asking him, "so does that mean I can't run tomorrow?"  To which he replied, "What is it with you runners?!!"

I explained to him that I had a marathon in three weeks that I needed to be at (told him about TEAM 413 and why I needed to run).  The look on his face told me he didn't understand.   I don't think I have ever sunk into depression as quickly as I did that day.  My face looked horrible and I had no way to blow off steam. I wasn't completely "sold out" to God then so the devil was quick to grab a foothold.  

It took several more days to get the appointment.   The plastic surgeon did the best he could and told me that I could run in a week.  I would have to wear a hat and sunscreen for a year and apply cream on it for just as long to minimize scarring.  That week was really hard for me.  I would take my bible and walk around the house (back and forth, back and forth) reading, praying and searching for peace.  That's what it took, I guess, for God to get my full attention.  

When I finally got to run again, it was like Christmas!  Slow and steady but I was moving.  I realized that, during that time, I had grown so much closer to God. Spending so much time with Him formed an intimate bond between us. A bond that grows stronger with every test, trial and moment spent in His presence.  That experience turned out to be a blessing.  A time I could look back on and remember that I wasn't alone and I never would be again.   

By God's grace, I finished that race and went on to run many more.  My head healed eventually.  The years have faded the scars and life goes on.  As I felt His presence comforting me through the pain and doubt, I could almost feel His hand pulling me out of the darkness. I vowed then to tell the world of the wonderful thing He did for me.  He continues to work through my life, just as He did then, and I continue to tell of the wonderful things He has done. Sometimes there just aren't enough words to describe it!!

What has he done for you?  Maybe you're the one walking through the darkness right now?  Find peace in the promise of Psalm 18:28 which says, "You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."  and Psalm 37:24 which says, "though he will stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand."  You will stumble, that's for sure.  You will fall, more than once.  But, through Christ, the darkness will turn to light and you will find peace.  Just grab hold of His hand. 

Heavenly Father, thank you for your presence in our lives.  Thank you for your comfort in the midst of our tests and trials.  And thank you for working all things for our good.  In your precious name we pray Jesus, Amen.  

I will stumble, I will fall down

But I will not be moved

I will make mistakes

I will face heartache

But I will not be moved

On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand

All other ground is sinking sand

I will not be moved.

                -Natalie Grant