Prisoner of Love...
By Michael Q. Pink
February 26, 2010My life is being lived out before you as an example. This is not something I have asked for or in any way desired. I am simply aware of that reality. I have the opportunity on a daily basis to close the curtain or simply step out of the public eye and live my life in quiet victory. But the Lord, I believe, desires more.
His desire is for you and I am one of His calling cards. He is writing this incredible story on the back of the card and you and I both get to follow the story as He writes it upon the tablets of my flesh (aka my heart). I, in turn, expose the great dealings of God in my heart with you. That isn’t easy at all. So why do it? I feel the force of His love for you flowing through me. I dare not stop it. Yea, I cannot. So, in one sense, I am a prisoner of His love. This prison has no bars and once a prisoner, you never want to leave. Life is good in here.
You have walked through some very difficult times with me these last few months and you will soon have the opportunity to walk into the sunlight with me. For those of you who prefer the shadow of death and the comfort of grief, you will find the light uncomfortable. I am experiencing the light now with great measure and will share it with you in the not too distant future.
I have decided to bring you behind the scenes and share with you some pretty deep dealings in my life because I know many of you will be helped by my openness and transparency. There are thousands of folks reading this blog who need to see how God is bringing me out of the shadow of death that it may give them hope and life as well.
So stay tuned for what’s coming. It is raw. It is real and it is vulnerable. It is also healing. I love you my friends, my brothers, my sisters. Thank you for your love and support in return.
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I am looking forward to the journey with you to see what more God has in store for us.
Mitch Maloney at 2:23pm EST - February 26, 2010
You have great courage and confidence in the ONE WHO holds your future. Only by HIS SPIRIT are these things possible. Your sis, heidi
Heidi Thomas at 2:37pm EST - February 26, 2010
let it shine ..........let it shine........... let it shine......
Lyn Sorensen at 2:38pm EST - February 26, 2010
Went through a loss of a wife as well. Time did truly heal, and talking about it as you do, was a tremendous help. Psalm 34:19 was true as true can be.
Bruce at 2:41pm EST - February 26, 2010
keep writing brother; keep writing.
tonya ferrell at 2:53pm EST - February 26, 2010
Thank you Michael for sharing your heart. I know that the loss of your precious wife has been extremely difficult. I have been there. Its the Spirit of the Living God that fills those empty places, as only He can. Many hold on to grief and sorrow, the Lord has so much more. May the Lord bring His shalom deep within you, through you and around you. His very Presence fills us with every good thing. Bless you.
Barbara at 3:04pm EST - February 26, 2010
The journey has been precious...to be a part of such love..yet to see the light that is the after glow of grief. Thank you for sharing and sharing and sharing. Please don't stop!!
Terry at 3:08pm EST - February 26, 2010
GOD IS LOVE and HE keeps showing us more of HIMSELF through...YOU!!! Don't hold back! I need every drop. " It's all good" bcuz, It's ALL GOD!!
VILMA at 3:41pm EST - February 26, 2010
The range of what God is capable to do is huge and our reaction small -- even those given a miracle barely believed. For those of us that must wait for God's good time, we will one day see all God's goodness. Until then, if we grieve, we do not do so as those that have no hope. If we take the Lord at his word, we can be thankful in all circumstance and with prayer take the joy that God give us. As hard , raw or unreserved as life may be, I know that God does you good, for in Christ you are not all that much different from myself.Dare God's goodness.
Don Turnblade at 3:51pm EST - February 26, 2010
I'm so confident for you, Michael, that Father's bringing you to a new and glorious place. Some may be startled to see you emerging from the grief and loss. Time is not the Healer, Jesus is, and you have allowed Him to bring you to the very depths. You've gone through that process sooo completely and the reward is you are coming out healed and made new. Behold, I make all things new, says the Lord. Do you not see, do you not perceive? I do a NEW thing says the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth........... You are loved!
Pamela Denlinger at 3:52pm EST - February 26, 2010
Michael, you have stepped off the earth putting every ounce of trust in God's ability to see you through whatever happens, whichever way things go. He has not let you down for you have landed on "His Purpose". The transparency you have shown to all of us was a necessary ingredient to the leap of faith you have taken; and now we shall see His glory being revealed in your life. That's the way I see it, anyway.
Judy at 3:55pm EST - February 26, 2010
Michael: I just arrived home and read your email. I was doing some errands and you came before me so, I asked Our ABBA YAHUWEH, to strengthen you in the dark place of treasures of HIS kingdom, where HE is and where you will find HIM. I love how your transparency is being allowed and the voice that ABBA is giving you for Him. Keep going....cause you ain't seen nuthin yet....smile........those of us who have walked before you in the darkness that HE has allowed us to walk in and through, see and know a little of what HE is going to expose for you of HIM and in you...........Am knowing that HE is the greatest Shepherd, lover of our soul, and YES....the best is yet to come, as we choose to exercise the gift of faith, trusting HIS word only. You are in my prayers, thankfully and very aware of HIS presence that is the "spirit" that is binding us in HIS body. Keep going!...........!
Dardalyn at 3:57pm EST - February 26, 2010
I'm loving the encouragement as you journey. I continue to lift you up and can't wait to read the next edition. Thank you and Bless Him!
Patrick Pol at 4:28pm EST - February 26, 2010
Thanks Michael for your openness during this time of your life. It takes courage to be so open So I bless you and thank you Elisabeth
Elisabeth Van Der Meulen at 4:33pm EST - February 26, 2010
Michael, keep sharing, keep trusting. Your transparency is helping many of us deal with our own undealt griefs and emotions. The full riches of His glory await you.
Anita at 4:36pm EST - February 26, 2010
Michael, many emails come into my inbox every day which I quickly scan and pass by. However when I see your name I can't wait to open it and read what God has done in your life today. He is amazing and so faithful. He forces us to grow closer to Him by his tender pruning so that we exhibit the character of God in our daily lives. It's all about loving God and helping others to see His faithfulness as we have seen. I hope at the right time you will think about putting your writings about the last few months of your life into a book for those people who have and will experience the fraility of our humanity. Your teachings are golden to people who are numb because of their circumstances. God is working a great work through you and the best is yet to come.
Gale Park at 5:56pm EST - February 26, 2010
Brother Michael, each time our Father used you to unfold the deepest of your heart He teaches and heals me through your precious experience. I am walking with you in prayers. Thank you
Jamilah Lovibond at 5:57pm EST - February 26, 2010
bring in on michael!!!!! i am ready for the sunlight too!! i was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and although i believe that i am healed, my body has not quite caught up with that truth!! i too have been in the valley of achor, but i know that God will give me hope that this too shall pass....you are such a bold and open person, i don't believe there isn't one person who will not benefit from your blog, even if they won't admit it, you speak the truth, and the truth will make us all free. God bless you, my friend...
bea balvin at 6:21pm EST - February 26, 2010
God is reading my mail in many ways and revealing things that I'd just as soon NOT deal with. But the reality is they are still dealing with me and wreaking havoc with my soul and body... need set free to bethank you Michael!
keith Webb at 7:18pm EST - February 26, 2010
Dearest Michael......I am reading your blog daily and am amazed at the transparency and grace that God is pouring through you......Thank you for sharing your deepest encounters with the Father and for allowing us to see glimpses of your close walk with Jesus. I am going thru sad times due to my only son's rebellion....and your insights into pain and redemption are helping me....Bless you my brother. Marina
MARINA VISHANOFF at 9:41pm EST - February 26, 2010
Your journey has been quite a journey and your love for God is so amazing. What an inspiration you are to others. Thank you for sharing your life, your heart, your triumphs with us.
Maggie at 10:08pm EST - February 26, 2010
Michael, I have to admit that I was concerned that your faith might be shaken when you so strongly believed your wife would be healed and then she died. I'm happy to see that even though you have gone through much pain and agony, you have not blamed yourself for having lack of faith or for any reason, nor have you blamed God. You have kept your faith in God and are allowing him to do a deep work in you as you have shared with us. Thank you for your openness and honesty and I commend you for planting your life upon the ROCK and trusting in Him! Looking for the light to come, your sister in Christ, Jean
Jean Moon at 3:19am EST - February 27, 2010
Michael, you are an amazing witness of God's work in a yielded vessel as He moves you through your life journey. Thank you for being so transparent and allowing us, your friends, to walk the journey with you! Can't wait to see the next step, as He leads you to the next place! Blessings to you today,Sherron Lane
sherron lane at 9:29am EST - February 27, 2010
Michael: To my knowledge I have never seen or heard of anyone doing what you are doing. "Behold, He does a new thing... " and it is in you for all of us in His Body.... who have ears to hear.
Jim Anthony at 4:25pm EST - February 27, 2010
Stay strong Michael...God is with you all the way. "The master-works of God are those men/women who stand, in the midst of difficulties, steadfast and unmovable"
Grace Chombah at 2:11am EST - March 1, 2010
Thanks Michael. Your blogs are really helping me and many others, I'm sure. I check everyday for an update. We'll walk this road together.Maranatha!
Brad at 7:52am EST - March 1, 2010
Thanks Michael. Your blogs are really helping me and many others, I'm sure. I check everyday for an update. We'll walk this road together.Maranatha!
Brad at 7:56am EST - March 1, 2010
Oh, this is getting good! Loving the transparency. Loving God turning things around for our good. Blessings, Judy
Judith at 10:21am EST - March 1, 2010
Beautiful!!!! Thanks for be part of my life, You encourage me a lot!!!!
Martha Dominguez at 3:26pm EST - March 1, 2010
Thanks to you, you are a blessing to us, and God is glorified through you.
Marlen Mar at 4:29pm EST - March 2, 2010
All praises be to God. He is awesome. Let's save that word for Him alone because He is the only one worthy of awe. He is awesome for what He does in each of our lives every moment. How does He do it? He does because He wants to and because He can. Are you in an enviable position in spite of the pain? Yes.
Jan at 11:16am EST - March 3, 2010
Michael, your words give me hope. God will help me too. And others. He is so good.
Jan at 11:20am EST - March 3, 2010