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Peace In All Life's Facets

I have to admit, life has been really difficult lately. Not that I expect it to be easy but I don’t think it has ever had so many facets to it. I feel like there is never more than 5 minutes of uninterrupted time when I can think on just one thing. If that happens for too long, I feel like I’ve got ping-pong brain and I can’t keep anything straight. But God is good, as usual, in sending me reminders. Part of my bible study the other day was to read Philippians 4:4-13, a scripture that I’m sure I’ve read a million times, but that blew me over this time. Maybe it was the late night hour, maybe it was fatigue. Whatever it was, God was able to speak to my very weary soul just when and how I needed him to. Verses 5-9 were the most impacting. “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard y

Trust and Obey

“In all His dispensations God is at work for our good. In prosperity He tries our gratitude; in mediocrity, our contentment; in misfortune, our submission; in darkness, our faith; under temptation, our steadfastness; and at all times, our obedience and trust in Him.” Anonymous I keep this quote where I can see it everyday and remember why I have to go through what I will that day. I am constantly amazed by how God can use each uncomfortable situation in my life for something good. Oh, that I could just do the obedience and trust part each day, then I might be able to come through each adventure triumphantly. I think I should start the day with the old song, "Trust and obey, for there's no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey."