The story...
I'm lifting weights in my basement while listening to an inspiring message from one of my mentors on YouTube. I complete my stretching and turn off the TV. I kneel down, on my weight bench, in prayer and meditation. Then, I'm quiet and peaceful for a time, maybe the best part of life, then it's quickly over. Why?
Being quite is a great place to be - peacefulness. Why's it illusive? I'll to be quiet and peaceful with my heart open to the Spirit of God. Yet, my mind, often filled with the cares of the world, seems crouched on the sideline, ready to pounce back in and continue running the show. These are the thoughts of: having to; wanting to; planning to; worrying about; interested in; and even whimsically entertainment - an endless stream of possibilities just waiting to be juggled around and explored. Might my "what-ifs" be replaced with "even-ifs?" If our focus shifted from trying to control and worry to trusting God "even if;" then, might we live more peacefully and make better decisions too?
The only church in town will introduce the Word of God and the opportunity to experience fellowship with our Creator too - wow. Faith in God means trusting Him to keep His Word - He's faithful. Yes, His Word lived out in us is the very best condition for both the few years I've left and for all eternity too. Yes, it's reasonable and right to replace our "what-ifs" with "even-ifs" when we're right with God in Christ. That's an infinitely better place to be than merely trying our best, on our own, to control the uncontrollable.
Merry Christmas - we have a wonderful Savior in Christ! Praise God! We're far more than okay in Christ.
Just for today...
"Courageous power; Humbly born - Abiding Christ; Forever more." Am I a Poet?
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