It's so incredibly difficult to look beyond what is happening with the here and now, and to trust in the hope of what is to come.
It's so awfully difficult that it makes absolute sense why Paul would suggest to the church in Philippe that they should "work out [their] salvation with fear and trembling". (Phi 2:12)
But it is with much encouragement to note that "it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose" (Phi 2:13)
I'm reminded once again that it's not by my own strength nor my mortal might that I'm able to do anything at all, but in Christ alone. He is the only reason why I'm still alive today, able to live, to love, and to sing with gladness. If He hadn't been in my life all these while, I would never have been able to smile through all and to love through all.
God is good -- all the time.
If only my faith would stop shaking! But if it does, then something is wrong with me. Hmm.
I Will Rise
by Chris Tomlin
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say, "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when
He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise, I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And faith shall be my eyes
Lord, give me the faith to believe and to see what you have prepared for me.
I'M SO EXHAUSTED!
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