This is Life! – letting go of trying to figure out life

"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways.' This is the Lord ’s declaration." ~ Isaiah 55:8 (HCSB)
 

Just as the morning sun-rays reflect on the deep, dark pond, nature begins to sense it's arrival. Out of the tall brush that flourishes the waters edge, a family of ducks glide onto the marshy liquid surface toward the warmth of the sun's rays. The awkward, waddling geese follow suit. As the sun shines brighter the marsh creeps, ever so slowly, out of its view. I sit in awe of the beauty before me. My thoughts jump to praise the one who created such wonder – my God; Yahweh.
 

That was a beginning of a new day. As the day brought one difficulty after another, my thoughts were challenged – "Whatever happened to that peaceful moment sitting by the pond and praising my God?" This is life! One minute it all makes sense and the next is brokenness. The truth is, no matter what happens, God is still sovereign over it – all of it. The sun will shine again tomorrow and the ducks will seek it's warmth again. I, well, I will do the same. I will seek the warmth of my Lord and He will shine on me. Some days I may glide through the mess of life and some days I may walk awkwardly through it. But, the more I seek Him the more His truth will push away the marsh that clouds my mind. I may not understand His thoughts or His ways, but I know that He is in control. With His shining glory upon me, I sit in the warmth of His hand – at rest again.
 

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” ~ Psalm 46:10 (NLT)
 

When the challenges of life come your way... and they will, let go of trying to figure them out. Seek the warm rays of Yahweh – your God. Go to the park and be still; sit in His beautiful creation. Bring along your Bible and your willingness to let go of life. He is sovereign over every part of it.
 

"Yahweh, my God, I praise you for the wonders of your creation. I let go of trying to figure out life. I want to sit in the warmth of your hand today and always."

© Carol Outhous Jones 2014