I’m a young adult, currently in my waiting season with the Lord. I’ve been through a rough phase in the last two years and coming out of a relationship that wasn’t serving God, I am in my season of heartbreak and healing. Even now, I continue to wait in faith, holding on to the promises God has whispered to my heart.
But today, I want to share a testimony from years ago, something I experienced as a child. I never realized the weight of what happened until recently, during one of the lowest valleys of my life. It was then that God reminded me of His mercy, and I finally saw His hand in a moment I had long forgotten.
I was around six years old on a family vacation to my native place. We were traveling on a three-tier train, and like any excited child, I insisted on sleeping on the top berth. What we didn’t consider was my little habit of rolling in my sleep. That night, I fell, straight from the top tier.
And apparently there was chaos. The family opposite us was screaming in fear. But somehow, by God’s grace, I was unharmed. The most miraculous part? I don’t even remember any of it ever happening! I went to sleep on the top berth and woke up safely in another spot. It felt like I woke up from a good sleep. If my family hadn’t told me, I would’ve never known I had fallen.
Years passed, and that memory faded into the background of my childhood. But just recently, as I was going through heartbreak and struggling to feel God’s presence, that incident came back to me, and with it, I heard God’s voice so clearly in my spirit, reminding me of Psalm 91:11-12.
“For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”
And in that moment, I wept. I realized that even when I didn’t know Him, even when I wasn’t aware of His nearness, He was there. He was guarding me, protecting me, covering me with His mercy.
Now, as I walk through this waiting season, often feeling alone or unseen, I hold on to that truth: God has always seen me. He still does. I am never alone. I am divinely protected. And He will make a way for me. All glory to God. Amen.
Hi Elle, I like your testimony for two reasons –
1. It talks about the waiting season of life. From my experience this is one of the most difficult times for us humans. Because it’s very humbling and we seem to be in hibernation while the rest of the world seems to fly past all around us. And actually most of life is spent in one waiting season or another – it’s a transition period that never ends because it allows dependance on God and not on ourselves. As scripture says – it’s not by power or might but by my spirit. Though most of us would resist this period, it’s necessary to build us in faith, patience, endurance, humility, etc. and prepare us for the next season of our lives. So do be encouraged you are not alone, God is with you, and He is aware of what’s happening to you. I have been in this season for more than 20+ years and still don’t understand what He wants to do with me. But I can tell you I’m a stronger person today than who I was in the past years. I have learned to trust Him more, overcome some of my anger and pride and selfishness. And somehow learned surrender to Him in situations I don’t understand – and this is like every other week of the past one year! As my life seems to cascade down a steep slope of disappointments. Still, I’m here and He constantly speaks in dreams especially to comfort me and assure me of what He wants to do. Still, I wait!
2. I also like the fact that in this “dark” period you looked back and drew strength from a previous testimony. I do that a lot too. Those times my prayers are centered around recalling old testimonies, thanking God for them and reminding Him that as I saw His power then, I can still see His power in the present challenge. It’s a potent way to draw strength and maintain my ground in faith. I believe you are on the right track and your help has already been dispatched. Even in scriptures this was commanded – that the Israelites remembered how God helped them in the past and also to teach these to their children – Deut. 4: 9-10
May the Lord arise in the storm and rebuke it and make it totally calm. May the Lord uphold you and direct you. May the Lord grant you full restoration. May the Lord fully heal you. May the Lord lead you into His marital plan for you. May you be fulfilled maritally and in all areas of your life. May the Lord comfort you. May the Lord make you joyful and fulfilled in Jesus name.
Shalom