Becky Linn

“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary and walk and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

We all have trials in life. Trials can rock us to our core, but they also help us see our need for Christ.

I found myself in a trial pleading with God to change my situation. I told God, if you can part the Red Sea, turn water into wine, and make a blind man see, then why not me? For fourteen years I wrestled with God and pleaded my case. I spent every night on my knees. I prayed and memorized scriptures. I wanted God to answer my prayer with what I thought would be best for my family.

It was in those years of praying and reading God’s word that I saw his redeeming love for me. His presence in my everyday life brought me joy in the midst of my pain. I knew he was listening. I felt him in my heart. I felt his protection. He gave me a heart of forgiveness and love. Even in my sorrow I found joy. God’s word became alive in me. The more I read and memorized His word the more I saw my own need to change.

I claimed this verse for my life. Isaiah 40:31 says: They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary and walk and not faint. I wanted someday to be that eagle and fly in whatever my situation was, with strength, love and forgiveness.

It took me a long time to see Gods plan for me, but once I did, I will never forget that day. It was so evident to me what I should do. I left my husband and the verse I had claimed became real. I could fly. I felt God’s amazing grace and love for me and I knew from that day forward, God would be right by my side through any trial I may face. I didn’t get the answer I thought was best for me, but I saw that God’s answer was even better. He became the God I learned to rely on instead of myself. I now want His will and not mine.

The more we fall in love with Jesus, the more clearly we shall see.

- Becky Linn