You know, I wish every day my heart was "up" and I could write words of encouragement. I wish I could always see the good, and regardless of feelings live according to truth. But, I'll be honest. Some days...like today...I struggle...I question...my mind is bombarded with 'why's'.
If the Lord does whatever He pleases, why isn't it pleasing to Him right now to intervene in my Dad's situation? Why isn't it pleasing to Him to breathe life back into that marriage? Why isn't it pleasing to Him to heal my friends Mom? Why isn't it pleasing to Him to mend that relationship? Why isn't it pleasing to Him to bring that prodigal home? Why isn't it pleasing to Him to see that spouse receive the Lord?
Oh, I know the Lord would have to find pleasure in answering each one of those prayers, but if He does whatever He pleases, why am I not seeing action? Why wouldn't it please Him to act now? I guess too often for me "seeing is believing", yet that eliminates faith. God is calling me to trust Him in all these circumstances.
Again I remind myself that God's ways ARE NOT my ways. Whether I see Him or not, He is working in my life at this very moment.
Charles Swindoll has said, "God not only moves in unusual ways, He also moves on uneventful days."
I will choose to keep trusting and looking for His hand.
A friend just shared this song with me today. Please, please listen. The lyrics have had a profound effect upon me.
3 comments:
Thank you, Joy!!! This song gets me every time I listen to it on my ipod, but this is the first time I've seen her sing in person!
"We may wait for a time but.... :)
joy WILL come in the morning light.
This, sweet friend, is the key! You said it, "God is calling [us] to trust Him in all these circumstances. He is working in my life at this very moment."
He truly does care for you, Joy. Hang in there and catch my prayers coming your way. Thank you for your beautiful and honest post today! Lori - AZ
Love this song; love you too. I read on Lysa's blog that your birthday is upcoming. When?
I'm at my mom's today. She's editing...slowly. God bless her diligent and willing heart.
Love you and want to celebrate your big day in proper fashion, so details please.
peace~elaine
I am in tears! I haven't heard that song before... dont' know where I've been.
That so very powerful! Thank you for sharing it. Now I'm going to have to get it!
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