April 1, 2010 in Uncategorized with 182 Comments

Faith in the Key of Plan B (Alece Ronzino)

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I’ve experienced God’s miraculous power in my lifetime. I’ve seen His divine protection and provision. I’ve watched Him do incredible things.

But when my life crumbled around my feet a couple years ago, what God can do and what He was doing didn’t line up.

God could have stopped my husband from cheating on me. He could have changed his mind about leaving me for the other woman. He could have saved my marriage, protected our ministry, and kept my heart from the deepest pain I’ve ever endured. He could have. But He didn’t.

And I realized something simple yet extraordinary.

There’s a difference between faith in what God can do and faith in who God is.

From my microscopic vantage point, it often seems like God’s actions and inactions—what He allows—aren’t consistent with His character. But I can’t see the big picture from my tiny corner in the vastness of eternity.

Because the truth is, His character never changes. No matter what I’m experiencing in my life, God is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. He is just and merciful. He is Healer and Redeemer. And He doesn’t waste a thing.

Nothing—neither the best nor the worst that I’ve known—is wasted. Ever. Everything can be made new. Everything can be made whole. Everything can be redeemed.

Nothing is wasted.

Even when it doesn’t appear that way right now.

My faith is supposed to be about much more than trusting Him to make everything work out according to my “perfect plan”.

After all, He is more concerned about my holiness than my happiness.

So while life continues to unfold very differently than I’d ever imagined, I want to live with active trust in who He is, even in the midst of pain and brokenness.

Easier said than done, I know. The only way I can even think about making this shift is in moment-by-moment decisions of faith.

So right now, I’m choosing to anchor myself in the unmovable bedrock of God’s character.

And trusting that what feels like Plan B (or maybe Plan F) is really His best for me.

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http://www.withoutwax.tv pete wilson

Alece, your story has always gripped my heart. Brandi and I pray for you often. Thanks for allowing Christ to shine through you in such a difficult situation. Your faith in the midst of this trial has brought Him great glory.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, pete. i'm really grateful for your and brandi's prayers and friendship.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, pete. i'm really grateful for your and brandi's prayers and friendship.
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http://www.withoutwax.tv pete wilson

Alece, your story has always gripped my heart. Brandi and I pray for you often. Thanks for allowing Christ to shine through you in such a difficult situation. Your faith in the midst of this trial has brought Him great glory.
My recent post A Prayer Breakthrough?

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, pete. i'm really grateful for your and brandi's prayers and friendship.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, pete. i'm really grateful for your and brandi's prayers and friendship.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Alece, This post is so powerful. Thank you for sharing your heart, your brokenness, and your faith. God is using you to do great things. I can see it in every word you write, every step you make. Thankful to have you as a friend.

And I am going to be stewing on this for awhile…."But I can’t see the big picture from my tiny corner in the vastness of eternity.

Because the truth is, His character never changes. No matter what I’m experiencing in my life, God is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. He is just and merciful. He is Healer and Redeemer. And He doesn’t waste a thing."

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm gonna be stewing on it for a while too… love you, linds.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm gonna be stewing on it for a while too… love you, linds.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/Lindsey_Nobles Lindsey_Nobles

Alece, This post is so powerful. Thank you for sharing your heart, your brokenness, and your faith. God is using you to do great things. I can see it in every word you write, every step you make. Thankful to have you as a friend.

And I am going to be stewing on this for awhile…."But I can’t see the big picture from my tiny corner in the vastness of eternity.

Because the truth is, His character never changes. No matter what I’m experiencing in my life, God is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. He is just and merciful. He is Healer and Redeemer. And He doesn’t waste a thing."

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm gonna be stewing on it for a while too… love you, linds.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm gonna be stewing on it for a while too… love you, linds.
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http://fayebryant.com Faye

Alece, your faith, your understanding of your journey just blow me away. Your story and your life is powerful. Beautiful. Thank you.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/trishdavis Trish Davis

Alece ~
I truly love your heart. Meeting you for the first time and then learning your story broke me at a whole other level. I felt guilt and frustration towards God knowing that He "Could Have" for you but didn't…

Your post has been a huge part of my journey this year. I HONESTLY thought that because I was obedient and did some really hard work to restore my marriage as well as other relationships effected by the affair that I would now enter into "the second half of Job's life"! It had nothing to do with our marriage being restored but EVERYTHING about ME and MY willingness to be obedient to God and Him blessing me for it. Sounds crazy I know!

My mind-set was not from a selfish standpoint like I deserved it but more from I know GOD CAN and so HE WILL! Right? Moving to Nashville and being a part of Cross Point was such a huge part of our redemption process for so many reasons and I convinced myself that our family was entering the promise land. Not because Cross Point is best church (although it is amazing) but that God would use CP to allow blessings to flow! When we made the move and life and ministry got hard I finally realized that:

"There’s a difference between faith in what God can do and faith in who God is."

AND

"He is more concerned about my holiness than my happiness."

I have had to apologize to Pete & Brandi, staff members, my kids and Justin for holding them all hostage to make PLAN B return to PLAN A! It has been a long and hard year but I treasure that the Lord was concerned about my holiness than my happiness! He has taught me that even when the Israelites made it to the promise land they still had hardship! I am thankful for family, friends and a God who love me through the refining process!

Love you!
~ Trish

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, trish. that is so huge. i can see ways i've tried to do the same thing in my own life as well… man…

i'm looking forward to spending some time with you in a few weeks when i'm back up in nashville…
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i had to come back and read your comment again, trish. there is so much in there.

first – i'm so sorry that you felt guilt over how differently our stories panned out. please don't. in all honesty, i don't look at your marriage and begrudge you for what "should have been mine". i look at you and rejoice with you at God's redemption. He is faithful. in both of our lives, and in very different ways, He is faithful.

i totally understand what you're saying about a mindset of "because God CAN, He WILL". my faith-focused background developed a bit of an entitlement spirituality in me. and it is so wrong.

hearing that you apologized to so many for holding "holding them hostage to make plan B return to plan A" – man, i've been thinking about that statement all day. i think i've done that, and may be doing that still… i'm asking Him to show me where i need to apologize and make that right…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/trishdavis Trish Davis

Alece…..

*Tears*…. confession and validation are so healing. Thank you for validating my heart! Thank you for your healing words! I'm amazed at how God has brought people and their stories into my life not only to unearth my own brokenness but also give life long friendships! Thank you for being one of those people! You are precious to me!!

http://fayebryant.com Faye

Alece, your faith, your understanding of your journey just blow me away. Your story and your life is powerful. Beautiful. Thank you.
My recent post Prepared for Communion?

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you, faye!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/trishdavis Trish Davis

Alece ~
I truly love your heart. Meeting you for the first time and then learning your story broke me at a whole other level. I felt guilt and frustration towards God knowing that He "Could Have" for you but didn't…

Your post has been a huge part of my journey this year. I HONESTLY thought that because I was obedient and did some really hard work to restore my marriage as well as other relationships effected by the affair that I would now enter into "the second half of Job's life"! It had nothing to do with our marriage being restored but EVERYTHING about ME and MY willingness to be obedient to God and Him blessing me for it. Sounds crazy I know!

My mind-set was not from a selfish standpoint like I deserved it but more from I know GOD CAN and so HE WILL! Right? Moving to Nashville and being a part of Cross Point was such a huge part of our redemption process for so many reasons and I convinced myself that our family was entering the promise land. Not because Cross Point is best church (although it is amazing) but that God would use CP to allow blessings to flow! When we made the move and life and ministry got hard I finally realized that:

"There’s a difference between faith in what God can do and faith in who God is."

AND

"He is more concerned about my holiness than my happiness."

I have had to apologize to Pete & Brandi, staff members, my kids and Justin for holding them all hostage to make PLAN B return to PLAN A! It has been a long and hard year but I treasure that the Lord was concerned about my holiness than my happiness! He has taught me that even when the Israelites made it to the promise land they still had hardship! I am thankful for family, friends and a God who love me through the refining process!

Love you!
~ Trish

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, trish. that is so huge. i can see ways i've tried to do the same thing in my own life as well… man…

i'm looking forward to spending some time with you in a few weeks when i'm back up in nashville…
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i had to come back and read your comment again, trish. there is so much in there.

first – i'm so sorry that you felt guilt over how differently our stories panned out. please don't. in all honesty, i don't look at your marriage and begrudge you for what "should have been mine". i look at you and rejoice with you at God's redemption. He is faithful. in both of our lives, and in very different ways, He is faithful.

i totally understand what you're saying about a mindset of "because God CAN, He WILL". my faith-focused background developed a bit of an entitlement spirituality in me. and it is so wrong.

hearing that you apologized to so many for holding "holding them hostage to make plan B return to plan A" – man, i've been thinking about that statement all day. i think i've done that, and may be doing that still… i'm asking Him to show me where i need to apologize and make that right…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/trishdavis Trish Davis

Alece…..

*Tears*…. confession and validation are so healing. Thank you for validating my heart! Thank you for your healing words! I'm amazed at how God has brought people and their stories into my life not only to unearth my own brokenness but also give life long friendships! Thank you for being one of those people! You are precious to me!!

http://www.takingheart.net Erin

Love this. Thank you for sharing this.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you for reading my heart, erin!
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http://www.takingheart.net Erin

Love this. Thank you for sharing this.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you for reading my heart, erin!
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http://twitter.com/thevelvettrunk @thevelvettrunk

Amen girl. NOBODY, no man, no woman, can take away that plan. I'm so thankful for that… I pray a time of singing will come again for you soon. That houses will once again be bought in the land. Deeds will be signed. Trees will be planted…. (Jer 32 & Isa 51)

You may be in the desert, but you are sharpening and encouraging us all and fighting with everything in you to hold on and it's beyond beautiful.

Ah, Sovereign Lord… Nothing is too hard for you… "I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul."
-Jer 32

The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden,her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing.
-Isa 51:3

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

that passage in jeremiah 32 — "I will assuredly plant them in this land with all My heart and soul" — man oh man… that's so mind-blowing to me. thank you, mel!
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http://twitter.com/thevelvettrunk @thevelvettrunk

Amen girl. NOBODY, no man, no woman, can take away that plan. I'm so thankful for that… I pray a time of singing will come again for you soon. That houses will once again be bought in the land. Deeds will be signed. Trees will be planted…. (Jer 32 & Isa 51)

You may be in the desert, but you are sharpening and encouraging us all and fighting with everything in you to hold on and it's beyond beautiful.

Ah, Sovereign Lord… Nothing is too hard for you… "I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul."
-Jer 32

The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden,her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing.
-Isa 51:3

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

that passage in jeremiah 32 — "I will assuredly plant them in this land with all My heart and soul" — man oh man… that's so mind-blowing to me. thank you, mel!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/JasonWert JasonWert

"From my microscopic vantage point, it often seems like God’s actions and inactions—what He allows—aren’t consistent with His character. But I can’t see the big picture from my tiny corner in the vastness of eternity."

That's the crux of everything to me. In the last six months, God's shown me little pieces of the result of "bad" things that happened to me. Something that happened five years ago which almost crushed me ended up preparing me to help two dozen people who had to face what I faced back then.

It's still hard and I still struggle with it when times get tough but it DOES get a little easier to trust.

Alece, you're an inspiration. To say that I'm thankful God brought me across your path would be understating it.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

it's incredible that you've been able to see how your pain has brought life to others. i'm always amazed when I see God making life out of my brokenness… can't help but think of those loaves and fishes: it was only when Jesus broke them that they were able to fed the masses…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/JasonWert JasonWert

"From my microscopic vantage point, it often seems like God’s actions and inactions—what He allows—aren’t consistent with His character. But I can’t see the big picture from my tiny corner in the vastness of eternity."

That's the crux of everything to me. In the last six months, God's shown me little pieces of the result of "bad" things that happened to me. Something that happened five years ago which almost crushed me ended up preparing me to help two dozen people who had to face what I faced back then.

It's still hard and I still struggle with it when times get tough but it DOES get a little easier to trust.

Alece, you're an inspiration. To say that I'm thankful God brought me across your path would be understating it.
My recent post Crosspoint Bellevue announces campus opening outreach!

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

it's incredible that you've been able to see how your pain has brought life to others. i'm always amazed when I see God making life out of my brokenness… can't help but think of those loaves and fishes: it was only when Jesus broke them that they were able to fed the masses…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/jcatron jcatron

So beautifully said, Alece. You are inspiring!

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you sweet jenni!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/jcatron jcatron

So beautifully said, Alece. You are inspiring!

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

thank you sweet jenni!
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http://www.whitesix.blogspot.com nikkie

oh, alece…..i'm so thankful He wastes nothing.

nothing is wasted w/Him, whew.

it's moment by moment….you are so right-on.

anchoring myself to Him with you today, my friend.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm so thankful as well. there are so many pieces of my life — of me — that feel like a waste. i cling to that truth that He doesn't waste a thing, that He can redeem even this…
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http://www.whitesix.blogspot.com nikkie

oh, alece…..i'm so thankful He wastes nothing.

nothing is wasted w/Him, whew.

it's moment by moment….you are so right-on.

anchoring myself to Him with you today, my friend.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i'm so thankful as well. there are so many pieces of my life — of me — that feel like a waste. i cling to that truth that He doesn't waste a thing, that He can redeem even this…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/pa3cia pa3cia

you have a way with words that captures people's hearts. thank you once again for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. even if i don't know you, God has put you in my heart to pray for you…. so even if you get tired and weary…you've got one sister here in SoCal who is holding u up in prayer.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, miss trish. thank you. i am so grateful for your prayers. SO grateful.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/pa3cia pa3cia

you have a way with words that captures people's hearts. thank you once again for allowing yourself to be vulnerable. even if i don't know you, God has put you in my heart to pray for you…. so even if you get tired and weary…you've got one sister here in SoCal who is holding u up in prayer.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, miss trish. thank you. i am so grateful for your prayers. SO grateful.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/klreed189 Kyle Reed

Inspiring faith and trust you have
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http://intensedebate.com/people/lightchild Grant Jenkins

Kyle, I just read your comment in a Yoda voice, and it was pretty funny.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/davisfamily05 Justin and Trisha

Classic!

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

gotta be honest. i heard your comment in yoda's voice too.

for the encouragement, i thank you!

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http://intensedebate.com/people/klreed189 Kyle Reed

Inspiring faith and trust you have
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http://intensedebate.com/people/lightchild Grant Jenkins

Kyle, I just read your comment in a Yoda voice, and it was pretty funny.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/davisfamily05 Justin and Trisha

Classic!

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

gotta be honest. i heard your comment in yoda's voice too.

for the encouragement, i thank you!

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http://www.firefliesandhummingbirds.net Chrissy

A-MAZ-ING.

As always.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

you are so sweet to me, chrissy.

as always.

thank you!
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http://www.firefliesandhummingbirds.net Chrissy

A-MAZ-ING.

As always.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

you are so sweet to me, chrissy.

as always.

thank you!
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/jennyrain jennyrain

so true… thank you for reminding us all to concentrate on His face and heart… not just His gifts… i need this reminder often… love u girl!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i often have to remind myself:

seek God's face and not His hand.

it's so easy to do the opposite.

love you, jennygirl!
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/jennyrain jennyrain

so true… thank you for reminding us all to concentrate on His face and heart… not just His gifts… i need this reminder often… love u girl!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

i often have to remind myself:

seek God's face and not His hand.

it's so easy to do the opposite.

love you, jennygirl!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/jeremybarr Jeremy Barr

Thanks for always being a great example of faith, even when it isn't so easy.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, jeremy. thank you.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/jeremybarr Jeremy Barr

Thanks for always being a great example of faith, even when it isn't so easy.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

wow, jeremy. thank you.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/SpenceSmith SpenceSmith

Wow Alece… I've read through this three times. i don't know the full extent of your story but i know that it hurts. when the hurt happens i tend to see God so differently than before and yes… He never changes. I think what changes is how we view Him and His actions and what might seem to be lack of action in our lives. when really… Since He is God… the plan He might have for us is far greater than we could imagine… as in… i'm going to allow you to go through hell a bit to build you up to see life differently so you can have an even more effective and fullfiling life than you thought you were going to have…
i'm proud of you and proud of the way you use your voice and story to influence others. thanks for this post:)
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

you're so right, spence. my view of God is continuously changing. not because He is, but because i am.

thank you for your heart-filled words. means a lot.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/SpenceSmith SpenceSmith

Wow Alece… I've read through this three times. i don't know the full extent of your story but i know that it hurts. when the hurt happens i tend to see God so differently than before and yes… He never changes. I think what changes is how we view Him and His actions and what might seem to be lack of action in our lives. when really… Since He is God… the plan He might have for us is far greater than we could imagine… as in… i'm going to allow you to go through hell a bit to build you up to see life differently so you can have an even more effective and fullfiling life than you thought you were going to have…
i'm proud of you and proud of the way you use your voice and story to influence others. thanks for this post:)
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

you're so right, spence. my view of God is continuously changing. not because He is, but because i am.

thank you for your heart-filled words. means a lot.
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http://intensedebate.com/people/lightchild Grant Jenkins

I don't know really what to say. This has moved me tremendously. While our situations are very different, the crashing of a heart is the crashing of a heart.

"He is more concerned about my holiness than my happiness." This resonates with me deeply.

"So right now, I’m choosing to anchor myself in the unmovable bedrock of God’s character." Me too, Alece. Me, too. Thank you so much for sharing your heart here. You have spoken to my situation and encouraged me greatly. Can't wait to actually meet you one day!

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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

so glad to hear that it was an encouragement to you, grant. and i hope to meet you when i'm in nashvegas in a couple weeks!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

so glad to hear that it was an encouragement to you, grant. and i hope to meet you when i'm in nashvegas in a couple weeks!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/lightchild Grant Jenkins

I don't know really what to say. This has moved me tremendously. While our situations are very different, the crashing of a heart is the crashing of a heart.

"He is more concerned about my holiness than my happiness." This resonates with me deeply.

"So right now, I’m choosing to anchor myself in the unmovable bedrock of God’s character." Me too, Alece. Me, too. Thank you so much for sharing your heart here. You have spoken to my situation and encouraged me greatly. Can't wait to actually meet you one day!

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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

so glad to hear that it was an encouragement to you, grant. and i hope to meet you when i'm in nashvegas in a couple weeks!
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

so glad to hear that it was an encouragement to you, grant. and i hope to meet you when i'm in nashvegas in a couple weeks!
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Joanne

Alece, I follow your posts as much as I can. They are awesome-you are awesome. I am experiencing a similar situation with my husband and it seems like you are going through the same emotions that I am. What you write is an inspiration to me-above all else our faith in God is what matters-he knows what's best-but we have to remember that he gives us free will-and the choices your husband made will have to be accounted for-maybe not now-but definitely when he meets Jesus. That is the thought that helps me when I think of all the things my husband did to me. Please stay strong, and you are right nothing is ever wasted in God's eyes

http://intensedebate.com/people/davisfamily05 Justin and Trisha

Joanne…just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers.
http://www.gritandglory.com alece

joanne, my heart aches to hear what you are going through. know that i will be praying for you to stay anchored in Him, no matter what this storm may bring… thank you for your comment. i am really grateful you spoke up.
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Joanne

Alece, I follow your posts as much as I can. They are awesome-you are awesome. I am experiencing a similar situation with my husband and it seems like you are going through the same emotions that I am. What you write is an inspiration to me-above all else our faith in God is what matters-he knows what's best-but we have to remember that he gives us free will-and the choices your husband made will have to be accounted for-maybe not now-but definitely when he meets Jesus. That is the thought that helps me when I think of all the things my husband did to me. Please stay strong, and you are right nothing is ever wasted in God's eyes

http://intensedebate.com/people/davisfamily05 Justin and Trisha

Joanne…just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers.
http://www.gritandglory.com alece

joanne, my heart aches to hear what you are going through. know that i will be praying for you to stay anchored in Him, no matter what this storm may bring… thank you for your comment. i am really grateful you spoke up.
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http://www.contentunderpressure.net Josh

Alece- I'm thankful to have found your blog recently. Your story, which I would never wish upon anyone, is impacting so many around you. You're right- nothing's wasted. He's good like that.
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http://www.gritandglory.com alece

He is so good like that. and so…upside-down. using our foolishness to confound the wise and being the strongest in our weakest…

thank you for your strengthening words, josh.
My recent post death and life

http://www.contentunderpressure.net Josh

Alece- I'm thankful to have found your blog recently. Your story, which I would never wish upon anyone, is impacting so many around you. You're right- nothing's wasted. He's good like that.
My recent post I’m A Restoration Project: Lent (part nine)

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

He is so good like that. and so…upside-down. using our foolishness to confound the wise and being the strongest in our weakest…

thank you for your strengthening words, josh.
My recent post death and life

http://HopeIsCalling.blogspot.com Katie

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!! I, too, have had to learn this difference, yet I've always had such a difficult time articulating it. You nailed it, though. When we trust in what He can do, we limit our trust based on our own understanding of life. But when we trust in WHO HE IS…then we give Him the freedom to be the absolutely amazing God that He is!
My recent post Recognizing the little gifts…

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

amen! you've got your preach on, girl!
My recent post death and life

http://HopeIsCalling.blogspot.com Katie

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!! I, too, have had to learn this difference, yet I've always had such a difficult time articulating it. You nailed it, though. When we trust in what He can do, we limit our trust based on our own understanding of life. But when we trust in WHO HE IS…then we give Him the freedom to be the absolutely amazing God that He is!
My recent post Recognizing the little gifts…

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

amen! you've got your preach on, girl!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/JuliaKate JuliaKate

Alece, thank you for sharing in such a beautiful way. so much of this stood out to me, but there was this little tiny part that trailed at the end of a paragraph that settled deep within me… "He doesn't waste a thing." that very concept has gotten me through the challenging times that i just didn't understand. even with set backs, because of God, there is progress. it amazes me time and time again.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

it amazes me too, JK. absolutely amazes me.

you're on my heart tonight. i'm asking Him told you tightly…
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http://intensedebate.com/people/JuliaKate JuliaKate

Alece, thank you for sharing in such a beautiful way. so much of this stood out to me, but there was this little tiny part that trailed at the end of a paragraph that settled deep within me… "He doesn't waste a thing." that very concept has gotten me through the challenging times that i just didn't understand. even with set backs, because of God, there is progress. it amazes me time and time again.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

it amazes me too, JK. absolutely amazes me.

you're on my heart tonight. i'm asking Him told you tightly…
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/ricbooth ric booth

Alece, you da man. And yes he does make all thing new. I don't know how he does that, but yep.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

hahaha! thanks, ric!
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/ricbooth ric booth

Alece, you da man. And yes he does make all thing new. I don't know how he does that, but yep.

http://www.gritandglory.com alece

hahaha! thanks, ric!
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/danielcwhite danielcwhite

This, my friend, says it best:

"And trusting that what feels like Plan B (or maybe Plan F) is really His best for me."

I couldn't agree more Alece. Not necessarily 10 years ago, but definitely where I'm at in life today. I think all of us struggle seeing the true purpose in the pain. I know I do.

Great post and I'm glad to have connected with your blog recently through ReFineUs!
My recent post How Many Plates Are You Juggling?
http://intensedebate.com/profiles/danielcwhite danielcwhite

This, my friend, says it best:

"And trusting that what feels like Plan B (or maybe Plan F) is really His best for me."

I couldn't agree more Alece. Not necessarily 10 years ago, but definitely where I'm at in life today. I think all of us struggle seeing the true purpose in the pain. I know I do.

Great post and I'm glad to have connected with your blog recently through ReFineUs!
My recent post How Many Plates Are You Juggling?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/gritandglory alece

i know i'll see it clearer with hindsight (especially the eternal kind), but i want to get better at trusting Him for it even when i can't see it right in the midst of the mess.

even in MY "all things", He's got my good and His glory in mind. i don't want to lose sight of that.
My recent post death and life

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/danielcwhite danielcwhite

This, my friend, says it best:

"And trusting that what feels like Plan B (or maybe Plan F) is really His best for me."

I couldn't agree more Alece. Not necessarily 10 years ago, but definitely where I'm at in life today. I think all of us struggle seeing the true purpose in the pain. I know I do.

Great post and I'm glad to have connected with your blog recently through ReFineUs!
My recent post How Many Plates Are You Juggling?
http://intensedebate.com/profiles/danielcwhite danielcwhite

This, my friend, says it best:

"And trusting that what feels like Plan B (or maybe Plan F) is really His best for me."

I couldn't agree more Alece. Not necessarily 10 years ago, but definitely where I'm at in life today. I think all of us struggle seeing the true purpose in the pain. I know I do.

Great post and I'm glad to have connected with your blog recently through ReFineUs!
My recent post How Many Plates Are You Juggling?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/gritandglory alece

i know i'll see it clearer with hindsight (especially the eternal kind), but i want to get better at trusting Him for it even when i can't see it right in the midst of the mess.

even in MY "all things", He's got my good and His glory in mind. i don't want to lose sight of that.
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http://intensedebate.com/profiles/allm92 Heidi

"Because the truth is, His character never changes. No matter what I’m experiencing in my life, God is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. He is just and merciful. He is Healer and Redeemer. And He doesn’t waste a thing."

I read this paragraph so many times over. mmmm…WOW…. woah…

It's amazing and inspiring how you made the Lowest part of your life… be the glorifying to GOD…. that makes me look at my own life and see if I could say that …
I love you bunches FF!!

My recent post Energy Drink and Leadership?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/gritandglory alece

you are such a strength to me, fierce friend. thank you for your love and prayers that have carried (and are STILL carrying!) me through this difficult season.

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/allm92 Heidi

"Because the truth is, His character never changes. No matter what I’m experiencing in my life, God is loving, faithful, and trustworthy. He is just and merciful. He is Healer and Redeemer. And He doesn’t waste a thing."

I read this paragraph so many times over. mmmm…WOW…. woah…

It's amazing and inspiring how you made the Lowest part of your life… be the glorifying to GOD…. that makes me look at my own life and see if I could say that …
I love you bunches FF!!

My recent post Energy Drink and Leadership?

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/gritandglory alece

you are such a strength to me, fierce friend. thank you for your love and prayers that have carried (and are STILL carrying!) me through this difficult season.

http://intensedebate.com/profiles/allm92 Heidi

Ooops I left the "most" out.. "most glorifying to God.
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