Who needs a fan to beat this heat? I have a couple of friends who just bought air conditioners to get a little relief. I can't imagine life without a/c or heat. I know people do it but I'm thankful I don't have to.
Do you ever feel like the dog above? When the winds of life are hitting you so hard in the face, that you can't even see clearly. When you're just trying to stand firm and hold your ground? Romans 8:26 ''In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.'' Psalm 68:19 ''Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.'' These are two verses from which we can remember Who can calm the winds. Do we doubt Him like the disciples in the boat, when they woke Jesus up during the storm on the sea? I'm sure there is evidence in your own life from the past where He has calmed the storms on your behalf. Trust and obey for there's no other way.
What is worse than being blind? Losing your vision. We must avoid the oasis of this worldly life and keep eternity in full focus.
As one of my favorite songs says, ''Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.''
Great post, Angie. It is so easy for us to lose sight of the big (eternal) picture when we are so easily distracted by our daily (worldly) routines. Oh, that I would keep my focus on Him and remember that to, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.". Love you my friend, T.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful verses Angie...praying that I'll be able to apply this starting NOW! Love you, Mary
ReplyDeleteThe winds of life blowing in one's face can become either a breeze that cools the soul as we trust God for the outcome or a windstorm that blows us off course as we fail to recognize the God of the storm. I'm afraid that all too often even as I ask for calm in the storm, I find my heart racing and the wind blowing me back. Oh, to hold onto the One who calms the winds, knowing that He is working it all for our good as we love Him. Thank you for the convicting reminder, Angie.
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