How amazing is His love....

Two years ago today I was punched in the face by the man who was legally my husband. I had a feeling of worthlessness and despair. I cried out to God saying, "Why me? Why did this happen?" I was scared at how I was going to support myself and two children. I couldn't think straight and didn't know what to do. I remember sitting in the hallway, sobbing uncontrollably at the thought of my future. In my mind, I was to be alone forever; I was never going to find love. I talked to a lady who had gone through a similar thing and she gave me many words of encouragement. She allowed me to cry and comforted me by telling me God had a plan for my life and it will all make sense one day. I remember the week that followed like it was yesterday. I remember all the lies he told me, about how I will never be able to make it without him or that no one else will want me. But the truth is God wanted me. God carried me through the next year, through the ups and downs, through the happy and the sad. Last year I came to terms with my future. I was already doing everything my abuser said I couldn't and I was finally happy with who I was. I was ready to love because I had finally loved myself. On May 19th, I awoke from a dead sleep with one thought on my mind: to find Mike. I found him on myspace and sent him a message and went back to bed forgetting all about it. When he responded, I was instantly attracted. We fell in love shortly after we met. We flew back and forth for a while and in January he quit his job and decided to move here. How strange is it that the apartment right next door to me just so happened to be available. That my friend is called a God thing. The wonderful lady who encouraged me was right...all of it made sense. I look back and am thankful that God gave me an out. My life is rich beyond wealth and I am so glad to be living it. I give praise to God for all he has done for me and I am thankful to Mike for being a part of my life. He makes it much more enjoyable.
I guess this story really only has one meaning. You may be going through hard times. You may be wondering why things are happening. Well, God has a plan. One day it will all make sense. I love looking back and thinking to myself, "Aha. So that's why." It makes me smile. I am sure He is smiling to. These past two years have been good to me. I have wonderful friends and a loving family, and let's not forget Mike, who is my better half and whom I love and cherish daily. Gods amazing love brought me through hell on earth to a wonderful heaven on earth. It's an amazing love He has for each and every one of us.