Confessions of God's People Stuck in the MiddleSample
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Confessions of an Overwhelmed Wife - Hannah
God Almighty,
I come before you but cannot stand in your presence. I am broken beyond words. I wait, and I wait, but no answer. My eyes have cried.
I have tried to let go of this desire to have a child. I want Your will, not mine, but no matter how hard I try, I can't shake loose that longing in my heart.
When I think I have turned a corner and see progress, I am knocked on my back with pain. I have given the best years of my life to waiting. What is left of me now? When will You answer me? Even the priest drove me away yesterday. He thought I came to the temple drunk and tried to make me leave. Of all people, I thought he would have compassion, but again I was told to be quiet.
My arms long to hold a baby! If I am supposed to let this go, Lord, You will have to give me the strength. I cannot let go of it on my own. I am stuck, afraid to let go of a dream. Am I so wrong? Isn't this desire good? The desire to have a baby with my dear husband? He wants me to love him. He asks why isn't that enough. Lord, why isn't it enough? How come I am punished for a pure and good desire? Why is it so easy for Peninnah? I hate my jealousy. It's so easy for her, year after year. She is so happy and proud of her children. I am happy for her, but Lord, it's bittersweet.
What do the others say about me? I feel them whispering and ignoring me. Maybe what I have is contagious, and they will catch it. So they leave me alone.
Please hear my groans, God, because I am all out of words.
The Overwhelmed Wife
My dear sweet Hannah,
Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest. I am the comfort you seek. I know every hair on your head. I knew you even before your beloved mother conceived you. I knit you in your mother's womb; you are an incredible design from your head to your toes. I have loved watching your life unfold, the adventures, and the boldness of your heart. I hear that in your prayers, too. You know what you desire, and you are not afraid to come to me. I love that! Come to me often! I am never tired of hearing your requests.
I will meet all your needs, according to the riches of my glory. When your heart is overwhelmed, come to Me. I am never weary, and I will never let you fall. I will not just answer your prayers, and I will also provide for your physical needs. I love you, and I will give you the desires of your heart.
Your Heavenly Father
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In this study, we will look at different people in the Bible who were stuck in the middle. Thankfully, we will see God join us in our middle, especially in the hardest times. He brings transformation, so all of us who are in Him will have a happy ending! If you feel like you've been stuck in the middle, this is the study for you.
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