I started reading Beth Moore's Book GET OUT OF THAT PIT last week. This morning I realized I'm in a pit. It was one of those "duh" moments. Of course! That's it! I'm at a "pit stop".
Then I decided to listen to one of my favorite speakers. I had no idea what was in store when I clicked on this. It's ALL about the pit. God, you are coming in LOUD & CLEAR!
1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3 He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
A few months ago I experienced a huge betrayal. It was so nasty and so vicious that I truly believe the enemy devised a well planned scheme to bring me down. Betrayal does not come from acquaintances. It comes from your inner circle, those closest to you. I had never experienced a betrayal quite like this one because I was schemed against, lied about and kicked in the gut like never before. I was thrown into the pit.
For the past several months, I've haven't been able to get out of the pit. The betrayal got me in the pit, but I have allowed myself to stay there.
This time off from ministry I have just taken is something I am confident God is going to use. In fact, it even makes more sense now as I read Beth's book and study scripture. Right now as I focus on Psalm 40, I know God is going to give me a new song. A new song!
I will sing a new song!
