Journey of Faith

Roller coasters. Mountains. Valleys. Storms brewing. Storms raging. Storms passing. No matter what metaphor we use to describe our lives, every day requires steadfast faith.

I can't really "preach" about faith. Mine waxes and wanes like the moon (if the moon waxed and waned in a day instead of a month.) God has been growing my faith recently, though. Hopefully, I will remember these lessons and not hide in a cave like Elijah the next time a change in the norm threatens my sense of security.

I love how God speaks to me through His word and through others. When I need it most, the Scriptures I read speak to me. Lately, the Psalms I've read speak to my heart about God's faithfulness. And, in His infinite wisdom and omnipotence, whenever I needed encouragement the most, the Psalm I read on that particular day spoke most clearly. Kind of freaky weird if I really think about it. How did He do that? How did he know that I would read that Psalm on that day? Of course, if I could figure out God, He wouldn't be God.

Anyway, I digress...

The last few days I've worried, felt anxious. Not knowing where we would live by the middle of June was really messing with me. I combed the ads trying to find viable, short-term leasing options. What a colossal waste of time! (Lots of crooks post on Craigslist, by the way.) In the end, I didn't have to worry at all or spend my time trying to solve the problem. We had a need. God provided the answer. Duh. Of course, He would. That's what God does. Of course, the Lord of the whole universe would know exactly when and what I needed. And so, the buyer of our house is letting us stay through July.

My sweet, oldest son worries, too. He is so much like his mama. Poor kid. Anyway, I've been thinking about how to encourage and help him. How do I get him to recognize that he doesn't have to worry? Then, in God's infinite wisdom and omnipotence, BAM!...my daily devotional is about teaching children to have faith. (Check it out here: http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/). What a very timely lesson for me!

What I'm trying to communicate in all these ramblings is that every day requires faith. When I don't have enough of my own, God supplies what I need. He is faithful. He delivers on his promises to meet our needs (and not just food, clothing and shelter). God knows we are fragile, that we came from dust, and we are not yet in the perfect form He designed for us. When Elijah hid in the cave, God nurtured Him, reminded Him, encouraged Him...gently, lovingly. When we seek God with our whole hearts we find Him. He knows we need Him in our journey of faith and He provides.