A Battig Kind Of Life

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