The story...
I'm lifting weights in my basement while listening to an inspiring message from one of my mentor's 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 in prayer, meditating, is a great place to be - peacefulness. Why might it be illusive? I will to be quiet and peaceful following prayer 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 those thoughts of: having to, wanting to, planning to, worrying about, interested in, and even whimsically entertaining myself - 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 about what might happen to trusting God "even if" circumstances seem to go awry, might we live in a more peaceful place and make better decisions too?
The only church in town will introduce those assembled to the Word of God and the opportunity to experience fellowship with their God too - wow. Faith in God means trusting Him, our Creator, to keep His Word. And, His Word lived out is the very best both for the few years I have left on this earth and for all eternity that awaits. Yes, it's reasonable and right to replace our "what-ifs" with "even-ifs" when we are right with God in Christ. Yes, I'm with Him. That's an infinitely better place to be than merely trying my best, on my own, to control the uncontrollable.
Merry Christmas - we have a wonderful Savior in Christ! Praise God! Spend time with Him.
Just for today...
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