So many of you have been where Courtney is today. I loved hearing how God had been faithful to each of you.
Many of you shared Isaiah 61:3 with us, “to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise.”
You also said you couldn’t wait to see the rest of Courtney’s story and how God was going to use this difficult season. (I can’t wait to share her story with you as it unfolds.)
My sister Traci said it this way, I can’t wait to see God’s plan unfold in Courtney’s life. It will be as beautiful as the story God wrote for you as well.”
All week, I kept thinking of struggles that each of you might be going through. We all have difficult seasons!
Your struggle may be different than ours but God wants to write your story too. His story is better than anything we could ever imagine!
I couldn’t wait to share this song with you because it’s all about the next chapter. I was literally jumping up and down, saying, Yes! Yes!!
The Glorious Unfolding by Steven Curtis Chapman
Are you waiting for God to write the rest of your story? Do you know someone today that needs this reminder?
I’d love for you to share this post with them! For more of my Sunday posts, you can go here.
Have a blessed Sunday!
Thank you for sharing this song Cyndi. My younger son got divorced and has come home but it’s been a battle for him and as a mother (and a product of divorce myself) you can’t help but want to fix everything for them like when they were little and take the hurt away but it’s not possible. Listening to this song has made me feel His presence and I can get a good nights rest! Thank you and bless you x
I am sorry about your daughters’ situation but God has this. He has a plan & He will turn this around for His good. I work with Divorce Care in my church & would like to suggest that she find a local church that offers Divorce care. You can go to divorcecare.com to find a location. Prayers for your family!
What a beautiful song, I loved it.
Several years ago my husband passed away. Someone once told me that life is like the back side of a cross stitch. Random threads from here to there, knots. One day when we are in heaven we will see the beautiful other side and it will all make sense.
Cyndi, I am so sorry about your daughter’s marriage. I had missed your earlier post. I will be praying for your family. God does have a plan, we just have to believe in him.
Thanks for the reminder, Cyndi! Our family is going through a difficult time too as we watch my father in law battle terminal cancer. Know that God has a reason and a plan and finding peace and rest in that and in His love for us.
When I was 22, I found myself getting a divorce as well. I was devastated! But, God redeemed so much in my life and now, at 43, I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters. God certainly is not finished in your daughter’s story! He does amazing things for His children!
This is the first time I’ve heard this song and it so resonates with so many different life situations. Thanks for sharing!
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. It is so difficult when your own children are hurting. Wouldn’t we all rather take the pain for them? She will be ok, she has a loving family.
Your daughter and grandson are precious. My heart goes out to them both. My husband and I are both products of divorces for one similar reason and another for a different reason. I am so thankful that she has you and your husband to lean too and for the little guy to have grandparents that love him. Life does go through lots of good and bad that is for sure. None of us sign up for these things but yet God does have a perfect plan to use them. Not always a easy thing to accept but plans unveil as He sees fit and that is the most amazing feeling when you can see Gods hand even when there where times where you did not understand.
My heart broke reading Courtney’s story. Time will help heal the wounds, but your family’s love and that of God will help her grow from it and gain wisdom and love rather than bitterness. When you first mentioned a problem, I knew this is what it was…what else could break a Mother’s heart? You have beautiful family, inside as well as out.
Oh Cyndi…this song was beautiful and I can see why you are so excited and ready to see what God has in store for your family. Your daughter is so beautiful and Colt is adorable. Isn’t it a wonderful feeling how much joy and comfort a song can give. I’m Hoping Courtney also found comfort and strength in the words of this song and is ready to move forward with that cute smile on her face.
Sweet post and great encouragement!
What an amazing song! I love Steven Curtis Chapman. Courtney’s story reminded me of another amazing song I heard the other day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIEzvgwclJE
Eleven years ago, my marriage of 12 years ended and I could not fathom how I would go on and raise my 3 kids. God is sooooo faithful and has seen me through those trying times, into a loving second marriage, watching my kids grow and soar as young adults. When we look to Him, as you all and Courtney have done, his mercies and grace are ever-present. Love and hugs to you and your sweet family, Cyndi.
xo Heidi
I just found your blog and love it. I really feel sorry you are all going through this painful time. I sometimes wonder if its even more painful for you because your heart aches for her. My main thought was how beautiful your daughter is and how could anyone do this to her. Only God knows this and what her new beginning will be. With a family having God as the center of their lives it will make it a little easier.
Beautiful song. Beautiful daughter and grandson surrounded in the love of God and family. I always remind my daughter when she is struggling that it is a bad day or brief time she is experiencing not a bad life. Her life is still ahead of her. I can’t wait to see Courtney’s pain covered in joy and blessings that God will pour over her soon that will of course fill your mom heart too.
I needed this song today. Thank you and blessings.
Cyndi,
Thank you for another inspiring post! I cried when I listened to the song, it was medicine for my soul. I am always amazed how God answers prayers. He did so today with this post, as though it were written especially for me!!! Thank you!
Beautiful video! It could apply to so many things.
God Bless
Cyndi, we are snowed in here, so we had our own little Skype service with a few of our church members, and I asked for prayer for families who are suffering with relationship issues. I had your family in mind, but there are so many others who are in the same boat. God did not create us to be cruel to one another, but we humans do not always follow the straight path!
I also wanted to take a moment to tell you what a blessing you and your blog are to me! Love ya, Girlfriend!
Sandi
Beautiful song and feel blessed that you share your family’s story and this song. The reminder is indeed true for close family members of ours as well.
Cyndi – I can’t stop crying! We have been struggling with some bad news since Friday. Thank you for this reminder that the story is still being written for our family!
Thanks, I needed to hear this…more than one will ever know.
Love, love, love this!! Can’t wait to see what God is going to do in Courtney’s life! I’m at the beginning of my beginning, too! God is so good! Thank you for sharing this!
Good Lord’s Day Cyndi! What a beautiful and powerful song and message! I look forward to the amazing unfolding for Courtney as well! Along with my own daughter’s unfolding. Love you Lady!