Have you ever been to one of those points in life where you weren't sure what was supposed to come next? Like life had taken some funny detour and nothing looked familiar any more? I may be in such a place. It seems like some of the things that neatly defined my life in the past are slipping away, and I can't quite make out the new definition.
One time in college I was in a similar position. I was within a year of graduation, and had some significant friendships in my life. I was caught somewhere between moving forward and wanting to hang on. That's when a friend made a simple comment that put things into perspective...
"I believe in the sovereignty of God."
Sometimes I hate hearing that. I mean, if God is in control, that implies that I am NOT in control. And, I kind of like being in control (or at least THINKING I am). I'm not sure how that all applies to the spot in life I currently find myself, except to say that I know God is in control. If I keep my eyes on Him, nothing will come my way that I can't handle. And THAT is reassuring.
You might say a prayer for me as I'm sifting through these thoughts.
1 comment:
Yes. Sounds, oh so familiar. While it may not be comforting to hear this now, I think those things "neatly defined" and now "slipping away" are really surprising gifts to us. We don't see them in the moment but indeed, looking back on this time in the near future we often see it. Hold on to hope, my dear friend.
And should you need a sympathetic ear in the very near future, you know how I am most easily persuaded by a good cup of coffee and the promise of good conversation ... :-)
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