Did you brush your teeth? Did you brush them good? Where are your shoes? Get in the car. Many days those are major ordeals in the life of any family. Especially, when you needed to be in the car ten minutes ago! However, sometimes life's trials are bigger: a sickness, discouragement, or finances. We all have them and we all face them.
So over the past few years I have pondered the question is easy really easy? If everything went perfectly what would my life look like? I realized I would have no need for God. I could simply handle things on my own and never really tap into His ultimate grace and power. Therefore, I would be missing the point of my entire life. I have discarded the ultimate goal of keeping my life comfortable and under my control. Unfortunately, this was not by a little decision I woke up to one beautifully sunny morning. It has taken God prying my hands off of things, releasing my control in some of the most important things in my life to break me free. To rest in His embrace and to cling tightly to His word and walk through life instead of avoiding it. Our purpose defines our steps. If we seek comfort, control, and seclusion from the world our steps must be safe, chosen by us, and separated from those God created us to love. But, thank God we were created for so much more. We were designed to make a big deal out of God, to show off His power, to radiate His love, and give Him glory. So for today, I will choose to rest in my trials- covered by His faithfullness and admit my fear and lack of control. Allowing Him to do his showing off so He can get the glory, only He deserves.
