As I gaze toward the window I see the snow swirling in the ever encroaching dimness of daylight. The snow is blowing sideways and whirling around in all directions depending on where I look. I feel like that snow today. In my mind there are thoughts swirling all around and I'm not sure which one to hang onto. I feel like I'm being blown sideways and encouraged in directions that I'm not sure I want to go. I want certain things in my life, and these I know for sure: to obey Him, to have a loving and edifying home, to evangelize, to minister to others. I feel helpless and discouraged often. The only thing I can do is to cry out to the Lord; and verses come to mind:
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day Psalm 25:4-5
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD Psalm 27:14
So when will I learn this lesson? He graciously gives me reminders of it every time I try to jump ahead of the Lord, and every time I try to do things in my own strength.
Lord, give me the strength to follow after You. Help me to walk in the light of Your Word so that I may not stumble.
Well, I must go...we just discovered the pump house is flooded in 6 inches of water!
photo from dan/freedigitalphotos.net
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