The words "Who Am I?" and "Return" from Day 1 & 2 immediately brought specific thoughts and connections to mind. Today's word "See" was more difficult because it brought so many possibilities for reflection. "See and be grateful for the things and people you have in your life," "See the beauty in the world around you," "See the ways that you can make the world better and act on them," "See the opportunities that you are given to grow closer to God and take advantage of them," the list goes on...
Sight, in all of its manifestations, is probably the sense that I take for granted the most, and it is utterly terrifying when you don't have it. I took this picture as we were driving up north for a vacation with friends that we hadn't seen in quite some time (don't worry, Adam was driving!) It started snowing heavily when we were finally less than an hour away from the cabin - we could only see the taillights of the cars in front of us and the short stretch of road between us. As much as I wanted to see our friends as soon as possible, I was overcome with a fear that our limited sight distance was going to cause us to get in an accident. Adam repeatedly assured me that we were fine, that he had perfectly fine traction on the road and plenty of following distance...but he slowed down a bit to oblige my anxiety and I eventually calmed down and trusted that we would make it there safely.
It made me wonder...how does God calm our fears and anxieties when we lose sight of his path for us? One of the hardest things I have had to learn to do in my new faith is to lift up my worries and trust in God. I have always been a very Type-A/need to have order and control person. It is very difficult for me to throw up my hands and admit that I can't see a way to make things work the way I want them to. But, time and time again in moments of crisis when I remind myself that that is exactly what I need to do, I have felt the burden of control lifted off my shoulders. A wave of peace and relief washes over me, and I am able to see God's grace even when my road is dark and winding.
Matthew 6:31- 33
31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God[a] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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