Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. This 1st day of September has the feel of the Fall season and it’s a reminder to me that things are destined to change around this old farm pretty soon. The days will be shorter and the air will be cooler. The leaves will change color and the wildlife will be preparing for the cold. Soon I’ll be heading inside to meet with the Living God instead of outside on the front porch. No amount of effort from man and no amount of threat of global warming will change these things; they’re destined to be. When it comes to those things destined by the Hand of the Living God…whether it’s the change of our seasons…good or bad circumstances…painful times or joyful times…I Trust Him. Isn’t that the way it is for you too?
It’s easy to sing praises and to trust God when things are going well. It’s easy to give thanks when there is enough food on the table or when everybody is healthy and getting along. It’s easy to trust God when the family is in order and relationships are strong and when we’ve got a roof over our heads. There’s no cause to be challenged with Trust issues when everything in life is smooth sailing. But it’s an entirely different story when the seasons in life change for the worse and our world is turned upside-down. It’s during chose challenging times that we are inclined to dig into our Faith and cry out to our God; but do we TRUST Him? Do we Trust His Plans when we lose our health or when we lose a loved one or do we just tolerate the pain and question “why?”. Do we merely endure through the agony that we experience in life sometimes, or do we consider that He has a Purpose in it all? Do we mourn our loved ones when they leave this earth and do we feel like we’ve “lost” them when He calls them Home to Himself? Life is destined to be filled with heartbreak and trials along with all of the good. It’s a piece-of-cake to Trust Him when things are good, but do we Trust Him when things aren’t?
I have no idea how many people are shaking their heads and questioning why a Loving God would allow Hurricane Harvey to come through town and bring forth such destruction….but it’s a LOT. There are countless others mocking people of Faith and shouting obscenities about the Living God because of their circumstances. Some are denying the existence of a God at all because of this tragedy, and they somehow don’t accept that bad things DO happen to good people. I don’t know for sure why God allows for calamity, but although my heart breaks over the suffering; I choose to Trust Him with His Plans. I know that He doesn’t bring forth destruction for the lack of love for ALL people and I know that He doesn’t leave His Throne and forget to protect us. After all, He sent His one and only Son to die for the sins of the world so that we might have Life everlasting…that kind of Love is impossible to comprehend! I’m not sure why people get old and sick or why people die young. I don’t know why the poor exist in our world or why we have times of war. I don’t know why people stop loving each other and homes are destroyed, and I don’t know why some people will suffer the loss of all their materials things through tragedy. But I DO KNOW that He is a multi-faceted God, and somehow the bad things are threaded into ALL of those good things that we find it to be so easy to Trust Him with. If He’s good enough to Trust with the Good and to give thanks to when things are smooth sailing, He’s certainly Worthy of our Praise and our Thanks EVEN when the course of life changes. This is the Key to Trust.
I’m Trusting Him with the bad things even more than the good things and I will NEVER stop praising Him through it all. I know that He says “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways” so it isn’t wise for me to try to figure out God with my simple human mind. I have to Trust Him with my heart and my life instead. Through the good…through the bad…through the ugly…through the heartbreak….through the destruction…through death…through the poverty…through it ALL. He is my loving and compassionate God and I TRUST Him even though I don’t always understand His thoughts or His ways.
Do you Trust Him?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. No attempt on my part could possibly measure-up when it comes to describing the beauty of this new day. Sometimes there are no words for what my heart sees and sometimes it’s nearly impossible to put words to the gratitude my heart feels. So, instead of forcing against the flow of my heart; I sat in silence before my God this morning. He knows what my heart feels and He doesn’t need to hear my words to feel my love. And although there is no way to measure my overwhelming feeling of gratitude this morning; He knows that I am. Isn’t that the way that it is for your sometimes too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. As I sat in silence before the presence of the Living God, this young deer passed by and it was obvious that she was anxious about being alone. She’s young enough to still need protection and nourishment from her mother but her mother was nowhere to be found. This little creature reminded me of how even though life feels a little empty sometimes and my house no longer overflows with my own young ones; I’m never really alone. My dependency is on the Living God and my protection comes from Him, and when I’m feeling lonely; I go to the source of it All. It’s amazing how focusing on all those blessings in life…present, past and future can make the soul overflow with gratitude and the emptiness fade. Isn’t that the way it is for too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I woke up at 3:00 a.m.with no hope of going back to sleep and it seemed like forever before the sun showed itself in the morning sky. By the time the Master woke up the world I’d already spent hours in His presence and my soul overflowed. I’d already approached His Throne with all of my praise and my requests and I’d already absorbed His Words… so, I just sat in silence and watched the “lights” come on all around me. Today isn’t a good day to be running on little sleep but God had reason for me to lose some slumber in exchange for time with Him instead, and since He calls-the-shots in my Life; whatever sleep I get will always be enough. Isn’t that the way it is for you too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I spent my time with the Living God this morning to strengthen myself for the Journey, and I dug into my Instruction Manual to find wisdom for the ride. It’s true what they say… when you’re a willing Vessel for the King and you boldly proclaim your Faith for all the world to see; you’ll be facing adversity. I’m no stranger to adversity in all kinds of shapes and sizes. After all, I’m a Force to be reckoned with in the Spiritual World and I’m a threat to the darkness. If I were the enemy I’d try to stop me too! But my enemy doesn’t stand a chance if I’m prepared to do the biggest kind of Battle of all…the Battle against Good and evil…that invisible one that goes on 24/7 in the heavenly realms. Isn’t that the way you look at the battle too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. It’s one of those clear and cool perfect mornings so I took my time in the presence of my Mighty God and I’m savoring it all from the inside-out. The brightness of the sunrise reminded me of the darkness of the eclipse yesterday, and I couldn’t help but wonder how many people miss out on the miracle of each new day without the benefit of an historic solar event. Today is just another day to most of the world, but it’s just as miraculous to me and it’s getting my undivided attention on this extraordinary day because I know that one day soon I’ll look up and see the the Son of God. Isn’t that the way you look at each new day too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. The front porch was overflowing with conversation and laughter just a few short hours ago and now; it’s just me and my God. No matter who shows up or how enjoyable the time is, there is no comparison to one-on-one time with the Master as he wakes up the world. No joy can match the Joy I feel in His presence and no conversation can compare to our Talks. No amount of wisdom that is shared with me can hold a candle to the Wisdom He is ready Share any time I ask for it. I’m so grateful for a family more precious than gold and for love that’s bigger than life, but nothing on the planet is as important to me as my God. Isn’t that the way you love Him too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I met with the Living God at the break of dawn and as the sun made its way over the farm; the fog burned off the fields and it became pretty clear that it is destined to be a hot day in Virginia. The sun was burning on my face while God was burning in my heart, and the combination took my breath away. My life is overflowing with projects right now and if I’m not careful I’d be doing more leading than I am Following. So, no matter what’s on my plate for this new day or how busy I know I’ll be, my first priority is always going to be getting ME prepared to take care of my part according to His Will. Isn’t that the way you prioritize your busy life too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. These rockers lined-up are a reminder to me that the porch and the fields will soon be filled with people that are coming from far and wide to visit this old farm. Whether it’s work or it’s play, my Faith is NEVER hidden and it’s when I’m being the boldest for Him that I face the most adversity. I know how this Battle rolls, and I know how easily I could be tempted to throw-in-the-towel in my weakness. So, these days my time with the Living God is more about securing my Armor for the Battle than anything else. I may be a Warrior, but I’m a woman too, and I can be so easy to fall into discouragement. But as long as I do the most important part…as long as I’m spiritually strong..as long as I understand where adversity REALLY comes from; I won’t just endure the battle; I’ll be Victorious instead. Isn’t that the way you deal with battles too?
Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I met with the Living God and I took in His Creation with a cup of coffee in hand and a willing heart to learn. I’ll never be old enough or smart enough to stop searching for what God has for me or for ways that I can become more of what He Plans for me to be. A Light in a dark world and a willing vessel is one thing. To have the mind and the heart of a child, excited to learn and eager to spiritually “grow up” is another. So, I meet with Him with humility and I search His Word with no agenda of my own except to hear what He has for me today and to stay on course with His Plans that were set in place before the foundations of the earth. Isn’t that the way you see your walk too?
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