Over the past few years many things have changed in my life. Not only mine but the lives of so many people that are special to me. Marriages have ended, children have moved, people have died and others have simply lost touch with one another. And we know that the natural progession of life leads to these changes. So, what DOES stay the same? We know the answer to that. God does. He never changes, He never waivers, He never leaves us. We may pull back or even walk away but He is always right there. Waiting. Waiting for us to see that He is the only Hope we have in this world or the next. Patiently. Isn't He the one person that is truly AWESOME?
So as I try to get myself together and guide my emotions, it is good for me to remind myself that God gave me those emotions. And that whatever I'm feeling at any minute, He is still there. Even when I have those negative emotions of sadness or anger or envy. He is still there. I think instead of being afraid of what I might be feeling, I'm going to embrace it. But with that I also must be prepared to listen for the Still Small Voice that tells me how to respond to those emotions. Actions have consequences and only through the power of God can we behave in the ways that He shows us. Will we mess up? Sure. Does He forgive and give us another chance. Thankfully, yes. It is comforting to know that He is always there to welcome us back to Him with open arms. And right now, I really need to feel His arms around me. I need to hear Him whisper--"all will be well, I am in control."
I will end my ramblings with this quote:
'When we worship the Lord, let’s remember that He is in control. Nothing alarms Him, or takes Him by surprise. Nothing is too big for Him to handle, or so small it escapes His attention. When the winds of my world begin to blow, He remains seated. When raging waves surround me, He governs their temper…I need not be moved … Because the Lord is seated and sovereign…He alone is sovereign." Ronald James
