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Hi all, I got this on Hannah's Choice - my bMom support list ---->

God's Holding Patterns

Many times God will allow a painful situation or a painful circumstance in our life to "swallow us up." This season in our Spiritual growth is a holding pattern. We can't move to the left or the right.

All we can do is sit, like Jonah sat in the belly of that great fish, so God can have our undivided attention and speak to us. God put Jonah in a
holding pattern because He needed to speak to his heart. Jonah was all alone. There were no friends to call, no colleagues to drop by, no books to read, no food to eat, no interference's, and no interruptions. He had plenty of time to sit, think, meditate, and pray.

When we're deep down in the midst of a difficult situation, God can talk to us. When He has our undivided attention, He can show us things about ourselves that we might not otherwise have seen.

A Few Of God's Holding Patterns:

1. When you are sick in your physical body and you have prayed, but God has not healed you yet, you are in a holding pattern.

2. When you are having problems with your hildren and you have put them on the altar, but God has not delivered them yet, you are in a holding pattern.

3. When you have been praying for the salvation of a loved one and they have not been saved yet, you are in a holding pattern.

4. When you are in a broken relationship and you have given it over to God, but it has not been restored yet, you are in a holding pattern

5. When the doors slam shut before you can knock on them, you are in a holding pattern.

When we are deep in the belly of a difficult situation, there are no interruptions. God has our undivided attention. All we can do is sit,
think, meditate, and pray. We cannot run from God because there are no mountains that are high enough, valleys that are low enough, rivers that are wide enough, rooms that are dark enough, or places that are hidden enough from Him.

We must remember to praise Him while we're waiting and remember three things:

1. The pattern has a purpose.
2. The pattern has a plan.
3. The pattern has a process.

So stop struggling and start listening, praying and trusting. He'll keep you right where you are until you can clearly hear Him say, "I love
you."

Prayer: Father, forgive my unbelief. I know you love me and will turn anything around to benefit me. You have planned nothing for me but victories and I am ready to receive them regardless of how difficult the path.
Amen

The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.

The one who kneels to the Lord can
stand up to anything

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Originally Posted By Kristina

Skye,

That was such an encouragement! I check out this sight every day to see what's on peoples hearts and am so touched by you and Courtney. It's a great place to learn and I plan on staying. Some day I will have something to help others.

I "am" in a holding pattern and drawing close to Him as He prepares me for my journey of motherhood. I know I keep thanking you guys, but I had veered off course, and I thank God for this board, like from a control tower, I was called back. And now I am back in a quiet holding pattern, trusting in Him, learning, and growing in faith until He calls me in for a landing. For this I am so thankful.

God Bless you both,

Kristina
The Joy of the Lord is My Stength

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Originally Posted By Courtney

Yeah ... go ahead! Look! Can you see us all there? Yeah, we're the crowd with those big huge signs painted in horrid bright colors - we're the ones holding the balloons with the smiley faces .. yes - some of us are crying, that's okay! SOme of us are shouting for you .... though you can't hear - your'e in the plane! But .. here you come, and we can see you. The "angels" are on the ground with their bright red flares, guiding your plane in ... and we're all there.

Waiting at the end of the little cold tunnel ... and when your plane lands and you start your trek up the runway into the concourse ... you'll still find all of us there.



Glad you decided to book a flight. You'll be glad you flew with God.

Love ya girl.
COurtney