I am always amazed at how God shows His unending grace and mercy. It seems like, at the most difficult points in my life, God comes to minister to me. I was only twenty-years old when I found out I was pregnant. There was little anyone could do to comfort me. A moment that is often filled with joy and anticipation led me to think that my future was all but gone. I couldn’t wrap my head around what was coming my way. Most people are excited when they find out they are expecting, I was scared and alone. Fear gripped me and kept me from seeing the wonderful gift and future before me. Paralyzed by the unknown, I could not see my future life with my beautiful little boy who would soon bring so much light and love into my life.
Although I felt so alone during that time I believe that God was with me. He knew what I needed for comfort and for peace. However, I wasn’t running to God at that time. I was trying to figure it out all on my own. The good news is that even though I didn’t run to God in my time of struggles, He came to me when I needed Him the most.
One day, as I was driving down the road, and for whatever reason I had it on Christian radio. A song came on that I had never heard before. The song was “Blessings,” by Laura Story. The words in this song sunk so deep into my soul. Once paralyzed by fear, I now had to pull over to calm down and breathe. The words of this song began to speak to me as I heard these lyrics:
“Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You’re near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise”.
God has shown me His unending grace and mercy in so many ways. At that difficult point in my life, when I wasn’t serving or seeking Him, God came to minister to me. Music is one of my favorite ways to connect with God. This amazing song is just one instance of how God has spoken His peace and love, through music, to me.
I am so deeply thankful that God has blessed me. I have since come to understand that God does not abandon us in our time of pain and trials. It is during these difficult times that God draws closer, speaking comfort and peace while providing hope and future for all of His children.
Taylor Easttom, Director of Children’s Ministries, St. Luke’s Edmond
