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I find it difficult to trust at times. I guess I have been disappointed a few times in life and I don’t want that to happen again. The problem with not trusting is that it can drain a person of the joy of living. Trusting allows one to joyful go on in life despite what is happening at the moment. I struggle with this issue but more than once have had to have a talk with myself and tell myself that God is in control of all of life and I need to just relax and trust Him.
I should know from previous experiences that God does not let us down. He has been with me every step of my life’s journey. What is so amazing about this fact is that He has never let me down. I have wondered about some happenings. I have felt disappointment at first but looking back He has been faithful and given me more than I could have asked for or even dreamed of. God can be trusted.
Sitting at my desk this morning feels good. I have been gone for over a week. Our family rented a villa in Sicily. We had a wonderful time! I was able to spend time with my sons and their wives. Of course, my grandson is the cutest and smartest young person I know. Sicily is a beautiful part of the world and I was blessed to be able to see a small part of it.
Returning home I learned that my dad had passed away. I rushed around to get to the funeral. I am still ‘working’ through the grief. Right now I am at the stage of “I don’t believe it has happened.” I still have a long way to go but I am taking one step at a time.
My grief has brought one important thought to my mind. There are a great many wonderful caring people in this world. I have been hugged by those who have tears in their eyes. Cards and words of comfort have been coming my way. Prayers are continually go up. God is alive in the lives of many. Most of all I have spent much time in thanks for my family. My spouse, sons and their wives have been an anchor for me as I go through these tough waters. God has blessed me richly.
I have also learned again that life is short and each day is a gift. I am asking God to help me use each moment wisely.
Yesterday a young man came to church and he was concerned about getting a ride home. Someone had dropped him off and he lived in a different town than ours. What amazed me about this situation was the way our community of faith responded. More than one person was willing to give him a lift. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Yesterday a family came to church facing a critical illness. A group of people gathered around them and many offered to help in any way they could. Can you see how these two stories tie together?
It is so easy to see how the church fails. But I just want to testify that the church (both small and capital C) is alive and at many times represents the Christ of the Church very well. There are times I am proud to be with those who are following Jesus. Yesterday I was proud.