Isn't it funny that some people (like myself) can be brought down by something that is so material and in the long run means absolutely nothing? That happened to me today and I found myself dwelling on the disappointment. I am a person who needs consistency and structure. If there is a surprise good or bad I shut down completely. I lose my motivation for the day and all control over my thoughts; I go down hill fast.
I knew I needed to give it to God. I read a short devotion this morning that said no one understands like God does. He created us! He knows our needs. He knows that I shut down when random things pop up! So who better to bring it to? I started praying about the situation and I asked him to give me a different perspective. I said numerous times in my prayer that I need consistency. Without even realizing who I was saying it to. Duh!!! Who is more consistent than Christ?
The song Not For A Moment by Meredith Andrews says it well: After all you are constant, After all you are only good, After all you are sovereign, not for a moment did you forsake me.
Here I am saying I need consistency when all along God is telling me "I am constant!" What a blessing to have a God who understands us like no one else and a God who is never changing, never failing, always loving!
I have my new perspective now! When things change, if I feel misunderstood, if I feel let down; none of this effects the consistency I will find in Christ. I may be disappointed but I will never be disappointed in God! Now that is something to dwell on!
They cried out to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. Psalm 22:5
The life journey of...Kevin, Kendra, Emmalee, Elizabeth, and Ellisyn
