I've been reminded God's presence recently - of his active and continuous work in my life. I've been supremely convicted of how easily I have fallen into the trap of trying to please him and earn his approval. I've been encouraged by those around me through words and emails. I've shed some tears over my own sin and the pain of those around me.
Basically, I've been living life - being open to God's moving and walking where he leads. It can be scary at times and sometimes feels a little crazy when God starts shaking things up a lot. Honestly, I sometimes get discouraged by the up and down of it all.
One of my favorite phrases through the chaos of life is that this "doesn't surprise God." I can sit in that fact all day long and find comfort - in the ups and downs of life, when "surprises" come whether people, emotions, or events - it doesn't surprise God. He is with us through it all to grow and mature us into the likeness of his Son. As the craziness of life continues may this fact rise to the surface and grow our confidence in him.
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