Meet with him!

Have you had those times in your life when you could not see the outcome of something? You were in a situation where impossibilities were all around? When you know that God has called you to where you are, then those things that look impossible need to be layed on Jesus. I was reading Psalm 146 and some amazing promises are there. I think it's important to remember that the words of scripture are not just some feel good words but are true promises.

"Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save...Blessed is he whose help is in the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God...the Lord, who remains faithful forever."

Check it out - how often I have failed and put my hope in a situation in man. When I do that it turns to fear and worry. Why? Isn't it so clear that man will fail you. This does not mean that we are not to speak to about a situation, but our direction should always be from God. He will lead you where you are to go and who you are to speak to. My hope is in the Lord for he is always faithful to me. I must remember and not be the wave that is tossed back and forth.

Tim and I have been reading the book "He Still Moves Stones" by Max Lucado. For you women reading who know that you worry too much read what he says in the book. He was writing about the story of Mary and Martha. "Apparently Martha worried too much too. So much that she started bossing God around. Worry will do that to you. It makes you forget who's in charge." Did that convict any of you like it did me? How often we try to be in charge. My faith sometimes is so strong, I can feel it deep within me, God holding me fast - then bang, something comes along that I can't see the outcome and there I go again. Praise God that those times don't last as long. Yesterday was one of those days but today I will claim back the truth. Later in this Psalm David says: "The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down." So it is clear where our strength comes from. On our own we cannot be lifted up. Our own strength is pitiful. It is the Lord who does the lifting up, but I must bow down before him. Spend time with him. Study his word every day. He wants to meet with you every day.