“When I stopped seeing God solely as Soother, Easer of burdens, Eraser of discomfort, I started to trust Him more…God walks with us: not running ahead, clearing away the thorny branches…He walks with us, present, sometimes in silence, always in love.” Nichole Nordeman“We prayed the rain would stop, but we don’t have the same ‘in’ with God that you do,” said a fellow camper, pre-Christian member of the group’s annual camping weekend.
Friday evening it rained a while, but Saturday was a severe thunder storm that began early and went on for hours. The concert, bonfire, and s’mores were all cancelled as people huddled under the dozen or more easy-ups and tried to stay dry while watching their tents sag under the weight of the water pouring down. I gave him a limp smile and kept walking, but I couldn’t help think about how I would have answered if we were sitting around a bonfire with time to discuss the question. Why would God let our annual camp out in June—which is usually hot and dry—be practically rained out. Then I came across Nichole Nordeman’s quote this morning. It reminded me of the simple saying I learned when younger: ‘God does not promise us a rose garden, nor does He remove all the thorns when we do get roses, but God does promise He’ll be there through the hard times.’
Are there times when you can only see the bumps in the road? Do you find you question ‘Why?’ God is doing these things in your life? What can you do today to shift your expectations from ‘Why?’ to, ‘What can I do to make it easier for others?’ Lord, in spite of the rain, people still enjoyed the time we spent visiting since we last saw each other. Thank you that You still reign, that You are still in control. Thank you for keeping our friendships strong and growing. Amen “Blessed be the God and Father…of comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” II Corinthians 1:3-4 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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