I’m learning lots of lessons lately and have been thinking about them, trying to process them, mulling over them so they will sink in and take root in my heart. Here are two that God’s been bringing me through this week:
Lesson #1: Contentment. True contentment in God. How many times have I said or sung that God is all I need? Many, many times. When it comes down to possibly never buying a house or having some material things that before seemed like “givens” in life, however, does my heart change its tune? Can I hold onto that claim when my paradigm is shifting? Just because I’ve always thought something doesn’t necessarily make it true or necessary, I’m learning. It’s been time for me to put my money where my mouth is in regard to relying on God and being content with just Him and what He provides. We may not be able to buy a house for a year or so, or several years due to the situation we find ourselves in. Does that matter? Really? Continue reading
I was talking to a good friend yesterday who is facing some big decisions in a bewildering situation. She is trying to trust and not be afraid, but doggone it, sometimes you’re just afraid. Even if you believe in God, fear can get a grip on your heart and cripple you. At one time in my life I was so anxious and afraid my very nerve endings felt on edge, like the tension was churning from within me out through every pore of my skin. I don’t know why, but our minds tend to always race to the worst conclusion or possibility when we begin letting fear creep in. Soon, the thing we’re afraid of looms over us and occupies all our thoughts and energy. It doesn’t have to be this way!
Along the Narrow Path 