Indian giver I know... Not the most politically correct thing to say but thats what I am. I surrender my life and my family to God and then when things get tough I question if He really knows what He is doing. In my 27 years of existence I, of course know more than the creator of the universe, the author of my very soul. (Sarcasm of course) I have thrown tantrums that rival those of tired, hungry toddlers. There have been tears and anger, begging and bargaining. Yes there are also times of great hope and strength, but I can pitch a fit with the best of them. Me trying to do things MY way is the equivalent of a child, kicking and screaming, tiny fists pounding the floor. I often write when I am feeling good, when Joy is almost tangible but what about the times when I am weary and worn down? When praising God and being thankful sounds like more of a chore than I can handle? Thats when it means the most. Thats when it blesses the Lord. How easy is it to say thank you when the weather is fair and all seems right? How about when the going gets tough? Am I still thankful? Thankful in spite of the bad things, even thankful FOR the bad things, because I know that trials bring perseverance, perseverance brings character and character brings hope. Thankful that I gave my life to a GOOD God, a God I can trust. No, I dont always FEEL like lifting my hands in praise and surrender or bowing my will to His, but thats what I promised Him I would do. To go where He leads and love who He loves. So to take it back, to say no , Ive got a better plan is absolutely ridiculous and out of the question. I told God to use my life to reach His children, its not up to me how He uses it! Have you heard the psalm where the writer says Bless The Lord, o my soul and all that is within me. Bless His Holy name. Have you ever thought about why he is talking to himself? Why is he telling his own body and soul to praise, to be thankful, to BLESS? Because its not always easy, because there are times when you have to MAKE yourself do things you dont feel like doing, even when it comes to worship. I believe when we push through, when we bless The Lord in the midst of chaos and confusion that He blesses us in return. When we chose to bless, we lift our eyes from the raging waves around us and focus our attention on Him. On His goodness and kindness and Holiness. We are centered and grounded and encouraged, because thats what His presence does. His love for us, fights away fear and brings light and healing to the dark and painful corners of our lives. As Christians, there will still be pain, there will still be loss, but it will not defeat us, our battle has been won. Lets remember to look above the waves, to focus on Jesus, who is our hope and strength. Lets keep choosing to bless when the world says curse. Lets choose to be made whole and new and live lives pleasing to God, and if youve pledged your life to Christ, then be willing to let Him write your story.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:25:08 +0000
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