The words of the Scriptures, often times a melody to our hearts, an inspiration to our vivid minds which remains to many an inescapable memoir forging our experiences moment by moment. In our darkest moments giving us comfort, while in times of fear giving us boldness; an everlasting joy dear to our hearts in promise of His presence always with us.
Is this the reality of our walk? Does it characterize our journey with the Lord? Our struggles and even more, our doubts speak contrary to the monochromatic portrait so widely espoused. The words so endearing to us, providing hope in difficult circumstances, also ironically, turns our stomachs sour in practice (Revelation 10:10). Perhaps the difficulties represent our devotion and loyalty as a testament to our God. Through our hardships, our character is forged, strengthened and proven for the sake of the Gospel. Regardless, I remain convinced whatever circumstances we are forced to endure and the choices enabling us to shape our futures will nurture the progress towards the person we desire to be. It is my belief that God, knowing us from time immemorial, presents us with difficult choices; these choices, while difficult, are ultimately choices we are glad to have made in hindsight. In difficult times, let us remember the perfect sacrifice of Christ our Savior and place our trust in God who is love and for us eternally.
Lord, my God who watches us from above
Your eyes are like the stars, each one in it’s luminescence, brightens the night sky
Your brightness drawing our eyes towards you, cloaked in mystery
Who can compare to you in all of existence, who can be called your equal
Your grace flows like the river Euphrates in all of its elegance
Your glory far beyond the brightest heavenly bodies
Your mighty hands forming the mountains and valleys
Your love deeper than the deepest of the waters
Who can create a nature so beautiful, your fresh breeze soothing my soul
May you comfort me in my time of need
May your name be glorified forever