“Never put a period where God has put a comma. God is still speaking.” – Gracie Allen
Have you ever felt like your life was over, like there was no more hope, no more chances?
Maybe you’ve faced a difficult diagnosis, a painful breakup, or a career-ending failure. In those moments, it’s easy to believe that God has put a period at the end of your story.
But, are you still alive?
If so, I’d like to encourage you. God didn’t put a period. Instead, He put a comma. If you are still alive, you still have living to do!
He put a comma to indicate a pause, a breath, a new clause in the sentence of your life.
This quote, “Never put a period where God puts a comma,” powerfully reminds us that our lives are not over. This is true even when it feels like they are.
It’s a reminder that God is still writing our story. He has a plan to prosper us, not to harm us (Jeremiah 29:11).
Let’s take a look at the story of Lazarus.
In John 11, we read the story of Lazarus, a man who was sick and died. His sisters, Mary and Martha, were devastated. They hoped that Jesus would come and heal their brother. However, He didn’t arrive until after Lazarus had passed away.
In their grief, Mary and Martha put a period at the end of Lazarus’ story. They believed that his life was over, and that there was no more hope.
But Jesus came and said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25).
And then, in one of the most amazing moments in all of Scripture, Jesus called out to Lazarus, “Come out!” (John 11:43). And Lazarus, who had been dead for four days, came out of the tomb, alive!
This story is a powerful reminder that God doesn’t always put periods. Sometimes, He puts commas.
And when He does, it means that there is more to come. There is more life to live. There is more hope to hold onto.
Friend, If you’re feeling like your life is over, it may seem like there’s no more hope or chances. Remember, God doesn’t always put periods. He puts commas. And that means that there is always more to come, there is more life to live.
Never put a period where God puts a comma.
These are powerful words to live by. They remind us that our lives are not over, even when it feels like they are. God is still writing our story, and He has a plan to prosper us, not to harm us.
I remember sitting with my sweet sister Sara during her last days here on earth. One of the last things she said was, “I want people to continue learning. Learning to believe and trust in God as I have tried to be God’s disciple. BUT,” she said, “it’s not about me. It’s about Him. That is the message I want people to hear.”
Sara and God didn’t want to end this ministry. Event though He put a period on her life physically, the message needed to continue.
She and God wanted to use a comma.
It has been quite a journey. Sometimes it feels like God has put a period as I struggle to understand next steps. He has also shown me time and time again that it’s only a comma.
My role is to be intentional. Be intentional in keeping an open mind, a humble heart, and faithful feet, to walk where HE leads.
I encourage you, take a deep breath, my friend. Trust that God has more in store for you. He sometimes puts commas, not periods. And that means that there is always hope, always more life to live.
Our role is to be intentional in remembering, this life is not about us. It’s not about our wants, needs, and desires. It is about Him. It’s about Him using us to fulfill His plan and purpose for us and this world.
Stay tuned…more to come,
With love and joy,
Laura
