an interesting day
Today was interesting.
We are in a state of flux but thought we had a plan. Until the plan fell through.
And then we were informed that our best car (newly purchased) might be our worst car (engine dying). Things like housing and transportation affect our daily life. The lack thereof can be unsettling (pun intended). But what intrigued me most about today, was my response to these unsettling developments.
In the (not-so-distant) past, my response would have been fear, anxiety & depression..followed by a chaser of shame. But today was different. My first thought was, “Well, God is still God.” And then…amazement that this thought was my first response! Rather than feeling tossed about by the waves of this storm, I felt a rock-steady sense of peace and calm. Followed by a secure knowledge of the character of the God whom I call my perfect Father. This heavenly Father says if he cares for the sparrows, then why would we need to worry about not being cared for? (Matthew 10)
And so I’m celebrating.
Because my path out of the pursuit of ‘perfection’ has been paved with the practice of celebrating the wins whether big or little. And I’m not so sure this isn’t a big win, actually.
So tonight, I’m beginning Evening Prayer by sitting still, pondering how God is still who I believe Him to be — whether I don’t know how my needs will be met or whether I do know how: He is still God. The same yesterday, today and forever.
Tonight, I will be still and rest in the knowledge that He is still a beautiful God.
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.” - Psalm 46:10 NLT
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