:: Even when words are harshly spoken against men who you believe to be godly...when attempts to humiliate and infuriate, proclaiming that "Jesus is no longer here"...He's still good. And still, always "HERE". Right here...loving us and caring for us.
:: Even when friends are mourning an incredible loss of a life of spiritual mentor and friend, in the most unthinkable, selfish act, making grief and pain more surmountable than thought possible...even then, God is good...and always the Comforter and Giver of peace.
:: Even when money is tight and bills keep coming in, God provides, through the generosity of people in similar circumstances...reminding us of His great provision...and always...showing us His incredible goodness.
:: Even when -- maybe especially when...your little boy sings of His goodness, and how He is strong enough to move a mountain - strong enough to hold a planet...just when you need to hear it...reminding you through a song made up by a 4 year old...that He will take care of us...and He can be trusted.
:: Even when I feel lonely when I am surrounded by dozens of people at my church..and I wonder who is 'for' us and who is not...even then I sense His presence and deep, deep love...and a little bit of hope is restored in my heart when I sense love and care from people in a simple hug and gesture of kindness...Him at work...
:: Even when being an elder's wife is hard during such times of division and transition and hurt...being able to honestly say I support and respect these 4 men, I am reminded of the responsibility of their position...and am pleased to say I think they are doing well...a united, godly group of men...I know He is still good - I know He is still Sovereign, and I know He is leading them, leading us.
:: Even when there's relationships that have distance, and 'hurt people HURT people'...and you are the recipient of such hurt by people who you didn't expect it from...and then that person is the one who SEES you...who reaches out...and offers comfort for your soul, a loving embrace, that redeems something that was lost...and you are reminded...there is hope...change and restoration, and healing and forgiveness...all part of the character of God...and seen in His image, that He's stamped on our hearts. a beautiful reflection of Him.
:: Even when your spirit is willing, and your flesh is so weak...you see Him...you hear Him...and as you seek Him, you realize He is showing up everywhere...and speaking truth, and offering grace and peace...and you are reminded of your soul's deep need for Him...and that He alone can satisfy - He alone can fill those empty places in your heart...and He does...its His great delight to be my 'everything.'
:: Even when words fail me, but I still attempt to write so I remember...He tells me again: "Its not about you. It is...about Me." And I know He's speaking the truth. And He's speaking it to me. I cannot change anyone else's heart or motive, I cannot judge anyone else's words or actions...I can only surrender to Him, myself, and beg Him to lead us, to have His way...to change us. To change me.
1 comment:
This is so good. so so good. and yesterday in Sunday school we sang God is so good. I think we should bring that song downstairs! its such a pure simple tune but says so so so so much in times like these! EB
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