How did we get here in this place that I don’t like? This place was not on my list of places to visit; and yet, here we are. We didn’t plan for this side trip nor did we have time to prepare; for the things that we will face while we are passing through. It is scary and unknown, and my loved ones are facing trials. I’ve been trying to see the good in the situations that they face and have been finding myself only seeing the problems looming large. I know it is human to worry, wonder and fret; but, we must remind ourselves that God, you ALONE are in charge.
That should be a comfort in itself; so then why do we fight it? Whenever we try to take control and steer our lives in the path that we think it should go…we are operating blindly; it is good to remind ourselves of that. For we only see our small portion of the jigsaw puzzle or road map. God, you DESIGNED the jigsaw puzzle and the map; you know where every single piece of the puzzle fits; you know which road to take to avoid additional hazzards.
God, you alone know how each piece of our lives are supposed to fit together to create something beautiful and whole. While we sometimes struggle to MAKE the pieces fit, and occasionally they may even appear to fit together for a time…in the end; we often discover our mistake in trying to force something to work that does not belong there at all.
We need you God to make sense of it all, to guide us in our decisions, our reactions, our ACCEPTANCE, of what is supposed to be. We need you to guide us in the areas of our lives to avoid and reject…to put our feet on the path that they belong on; even if it is dark and scary. For you are the light, by which we can be sure, to follow to the correct destination. Is it the obedience that you are looking for from us? Why is that so hard to remember to do?
Why do we worry, wonder and fret? It is the unknown that terrifies us. Imagination is usually a friendly companion in our daily lives, but in times of stress it can become the enemy towards building and strengthening our faith. We want to trust and be a pillar of strength and encouragement…but, there is still the uncertainty of how things will turn out. Do we feel worthy of a miracle in our lives when we desperately need it? Do we KNOW without a doubt that you love us ENOUGH to take care of our difficulties?
In the end, it doesn’t matter how we got where we are, nor does it matter if we like where we find ourselves…what does matter is how we choose to proceed; how we conduct ourselves in the midst of the challenges we face. In other words…
It is in our BEST INTEREST then to give up control, remove doubt and fear from the equasion, find courage, and expect miracles…trusting that even through the challenges…good will come. Knowing with certainty that lives will be changed, improved, and blessed. Thank you then God, for always being there; for loving us, and for helping us even when we are being problem children!
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Oh Rainy, how beautiful this is and so what I needed to read at this time.
I’ll be praying that the troubled times your loved ones are now experiencing will be very short-lived.
There’s one phrase that has kept repeating itself in my mind over the past 14 hours…
Not mine, but thine will be done, O Lord.
Sharon
Sharon:
Thank you for the comment and the well wishes for my loved ones. These next weeks will be challenging no doubt about it. I have been praying for your brother and your whole family. May God send the comforter to you all, to help you through this time.
The phrase you say to yourself, not my will but thine be done Lord, is one of the best ways to pray…and one of the hardest. Peace & Love to you.
Rainy,
You have the most uncanny ability to express what so many of us are thinking and feeling. It is comforting for you to share your thoughts here as you do.
Life is Earth School and the lessons we are given are very painful and difficult…it is a real test of our faith, is it not?
Oh, boy. I hope I don’t flunk out…
Hugs,
Mother Connie