Over on my Facebook wall, as I've shared blog posts, friends have been very gracious with their praise of my attitude using superlatives such as phenomenal, inspirational. I just see it as being faithful. Here's what I posted on Facebook...
It's nothing phenomenal, just discipline and faith. You guys know I HATE hyposcrisy.
How could I...
- read the Bible all these years and believe those promises;
- have this collect taped to my computer "Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.";
- stand in church each week and affirm my faith through the Nicene Creed or
- say this prayer, "Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen."...
And not trust God to work this out. Its put up or shut up time. I just don't let my mind go to the dark places. "What-if's" are the gateway drug to despair.
Every time I have my centering prayer, God tells me he's got this. How can I question when I see so much of his hand at work around me?
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