Twin revelations today, actually received in reverse order of that set down here.
*From Dad at the dinner table: If we are worried-- about anything-- it's because we have leaped to the erroneous conclusion that we are ultimately responsible for the success (or failure) of something. Our disappointment, or even despair, over a situation means at the core we believe it is our fault.
~Truth: God alone is responsible for "raising up and setting down." We can obey or disobey, but He has said He is the end of the line. The buck stops with Him. I'm not making up comforting theology. He said it. In many ways (Ps. 81:10, Rom. 8:28-29, Phil. 1:6, etc...)
*From God in a two-second download on the way to work: If I never get married it's not because there is something intrinsically wrong with me. It's not because I'm unworthy. It's not my fault. He is simply raising up or setting down. And what I'm doing with my life is valid. Because it's following Him.
This takes more pressure off than I can say. Or will say in a public blog. ☺ I am so grateful that He teaches and loves us even when we've been foolish or prideful or plain bad all in one day.... often the same day we've been wise and humble and good. What a mixed bag we humans are. Amazing creatures.
More amazing God.
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