Signs and Wonders

You blind-sided me, God! I expected an inspiring Word and quiet
reflection. Instead, the scripture ripped open an old wound from the
past. I thought it was already healed, but I was wrong. The pain of
rebuke and rejection was there, fresh and keen. And then I got angry and
confused. What was this about? Why bring it up again? I wrote
furiously in my journal. As usual, writing calmed my thoughts and
opened my heart. It was as though a gentle voice was saying, 'It is
because I love you. I'm making a new creation. Beauty for ashes.'