Are you falling apart?
And He is before all things and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1.17
…who [Jesus Christ] being the brightness of His glory [God’s] and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power…Hebrews 1.3
…and you are complete in Him [Jesus Christ], the Head of all principality and power [rule and authority]. Colossians 2.10
I promise to never pretend to know something unless I’ve walked through it. I do not want to be the person who says I know what you’re going through unless I’ve been through it too.
So, today’s title ARE YOU FALLING APART? Please know that I write from experience. Yes, I have fallen apart — numerous times.
A long time ago in a land not-so-far-away I had a major breakdown. I blamed it on PMS but in all reality it was me allowing the devil to have his way. No need to go into details because they are ugh-ly and ugly but suffice it to say – I was falling apart in a huge way.
PMS, I believe is the acronym for Powerful Move of Satan, because when I had it? All hell broke loose. Not proud, just being honest.
The day of the great falling apart I knew I was in trouble. I had slammed the door of my little sewing room and threw myself on the floor and cried out…
Father God, You have to do something with me and in me or I am going to do something I don’t want to do.
That day Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity came over me in the most comforting of ways. He loved me with an extraordinary grace I have never forgotten.
I was reminded that the God who holds all things together would hold me together IF I submit to Him and His Word. His Word became priority and I began to learn it and meditate on it.
God holds things together. All things.
I love the Hebrews scripture I reference above. Jesus upholds all things by the word of His power. The Word. The Word, Jesus Himself (see John 1) is like the superglue of me. Of you. Of anyone who has placed their trust in Him – and His Word is the catalyst holding us.
If and when you find yourself falling apart – call out to Him. He will hear you and He will send the Rescuer as in my case was the Holy Spirit.
Let Him hold you together!
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Falling apart? No way.
I am sore wounded, but am not slain.
I will lay me down to bleed awhile,
and then will rise to fight again.
I’m not broken. I break stuff.
ONLY because of The Rescuer. For some odd reason He ain’t done with you yet, brother. xo
The Holy Spirit is just so smart, right? So thankful for the gift of Him and for that Grace that covers and that holds us together!
Brilliant. Do you think this is why the title The Teacher came to be?
Great blog Mimz!!
And, remember you ARE NOT falling apart; you ARE coming together. IN JESUS’ NAME.
Beautiful post, Susan. I have always appreciated your open, honest, transparent heart. Thank you for all your encouragement to me and so many others. Many blessings to you ❤️
Appreciate this, Beth.
Peace…I am memorizing Psalm 91. I am a beginner memorizer at 72 and have to say it is not the easiest thing I have done! Peace has finally come over me. Now to just hold onto it. I am clinging. I might be the lamb in the crest of the Rock but I see the Shepherd up there reaching out to grab me. My eyes are fixed on HIM, His promises and His yes and Amen. And yellow roses, and unity. Peace
Peace. Shalom. Shalom. Double peace as in Isaiah 26.3
So true – we are held together by the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word. I am grateful for the many times He has sustained and brought me through, making all things new and beautiful. Blessings!
All things, Joanne. He doesn’t miss one iota!
APART.
Appealing
Pleading
Alarming
Ripping
Tearing
Oh yea. Many. Many. Times.
But.
RESCUED. Many. Many. Times.
AMEN.
And
Marni
Eternally
New
Love that Colossians verse! I need reminders sometimes that God holds all things together. I certainly need to be held together at times (or maybe put back together!) Great post, Susan! Blessings to you.
Laurie, honestly The Word Works. We must hide it in our hearts, know it in our heads, and speak it from our mouth. ALL THE TIME.
Thank you. You know. Love you.
You’re welcome. I do know. I love you too. xo
“When you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away. You’re not alone. Stop holding on and just be held. The world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place. I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held Just be held, just be held.” – Casting Crowns. Thank you for your encouragement and honesty, Susan. – Jolene
Honesty is the one thing you can count on with me. The Truth Agent!!!
Thanks for your encouraging words
Great post!! How I can relate!
XO
I know, Tam. I believe if we’re honest with ourselves, most of us can. xo
Good words, Susan!
And THANK YOU for the book!
I can hardly wait to read all the stories!
And, yes, I am also held together with Holy Spirit glue that fills all the cracks.
SO many cracks.
Love your passion, your witness, and you!
Ya know, Deb? I’m passionate about Truth because He is so passionate about us. I know not all people receive what I write – but no one will be able to say “she didn’t tell me.” xo
Awww. Thank you for being real with us. I’ve fallen apart a few times myself–and the cool thing is, I knew that even when I was falling, the Jesus was my glue. It never felt like a terminal break–just a breaking of the old me so that God could get the new me growing.
Amen, Anita.
Aww been there, done that, right sister?
Got the tee-shirt and we don’t need another one, eh sis?
I am a cracked pot no doubt about it! Fallen apart so many times I’ve lost count. The thing about that is Jesus mends me every time, refining the clay if you will. He desires for me to emerge strengthened and beautiful and useful and I desire He continues to hold me together so I can do just that! Thank you Susan for your words of inspiration and truth ♡ U
We know a thing or two about falling apart, don’t we Margie? Love you my friend.
I have felt broken; I have fallen apart and gotten back up…I have fallen apart and thought about NOT getting back up! But am blessed in knowing that Jesus IS the glue. God does hold us together. And the Holy Spirit is there when we need him. Calling out to the “three in one” allows us to reach upwards for the hand that pulls us up from the falling…thank you for sharing your words and your heart.
Beautifully articulated, Barb, thanks for commenting.
Amen and amen!! Your writing is always GOOD…..but….this one touches me so deeply…oh my! I thank God for you and thank God for Jesus…..the Super Glue….Who has mended me over and over! Love you.
A big hearty AMEN!!!!
How about falling apart on the floor of my Pastor’s office while everyone else was having play practice? OH yep, HE met me right there. And so many times I cannot count. He is the sufficient ONE who brings my brokenness into Him. Thank you for this, and for sharing your heart. xoxo
Oh YIKES! I guess that’s as good a place as any, amen? xoxo
It’s true. Everything comes down to our relationship with Him. If we are falling apart, there is something that we haven’t totally given over to him. It’s hard to hear, but there it is. 🙂
hmmm.
I’ve been crying out to our Lord, saying, crying Please ABBA HELP! Is it just me Lord, am I the only one who seems to feel like I’m Done, I’m falling apart, in this crazy world. Thank you honey, for your honestly, and knowing that I’m not alone. He’s holding me together. Thank you precious ABBA for never giving up on me on all of us. He truly is the lover of my soul.
You know WHO holds you HM.
The Holy Spirit sure can be sneaky!
Quiet as a soft breeze. Did you see The Shack? Movie version?
Satan loves to discourage and distract us from achieving God’s will for our lives, Susan. I’ve thankful for a Savior who is always near. We have to seek Him in every situation because He hears our cries for help. I hope you and yours have a wonderful weekend, and God bless.
Horace, so good to have you over today. Thank you for your encouragement.
I love that you talked about PMS here! I know that sounds silly but it’s such a battle for me. Yes, in all the obvious ways, but also in the ways it keeps me from what I know to be good and true about……well, everything.
A doctor told me recently, we can blame PMS for things, but we can also change behavior to show ourselves it is not about the hormones. We can choose our truth. While she wasn’t talking about God, her ideas combined with yours are showing me to change how much power I give all the things in my life. And to return the power to where it belongs!
Becky, it was HUGE issue for me. HUGE.
I love it that He can handle all of us in puddles on the floor. love you, friend, and congrats to Michele! lucky duckling!
Be a good juror. Bring cake. xo
Such a great post! I know we all must have some type of glue in our homes but knowing when to use it is huge. God knows and wants us to go find him in tough times of crisis in any lives. Reach out and ask to be “glued” back together with his help is the key. We all just need to ask for the help and he will lead the way. Isn’t there a verse in a song, “stand up and start all over again?” With God on your side how can you lose?
Not familiar with the song but I know God is always in “starting over.”