Yes, Nancy, I can truly say God is in control and that He is an awesome God! At times when going through trials and tribulations, we are prone to wonder but, all in all, He surrounds us with peace and we know it will work out in the end. Blessings to you and Steve.
Thank you, Ruth. Knowing the trials and tribulations you and your husband have faced, your testimony carries much weight!
I have read that it is a mere 18″ from the head to the heart. In the course of my journey I have discovered that sometimes in the midst of trials it can be difficult to get the two connected, the head and the heart, with the knowledge of His sovereignty and the passions of my heart.
It has been my prayer that this truth of God’s sovereignty be so fully encapsulated and saturated within my heart, so that during those times of trials I am enabled to imitate Christ; set my face and a heart like flint in this truth.
You are SO right, Y. I, too, have dealt with the same struggle: getting what I know in my head to register in my heart, my emotions. Love your determined response: to set your face and heart like flint in the truth of God’s sovereignty. And your closing reminder is highly encouraging: Even Jesus wept. Precious, indeed. Thank you, Y, for your thoughtful, heartfelt insights.
“God has the final say.” Why is it so difficult to wrap my brain around that simple truth?
Trust does not come easy in the face of evil, does it? Sometimes I have to avoid the news for whole seasons so that I can focus better on what I know to be true.
Indeed, trust in God does not come easy in the face of evil. Perhaps trust is like a muscle. The more we turn our minds and spirits to Him, the stronger our trust will grow. We’ll be transformed into trusting people by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). Perhaps those seasons when you avoid the news is precisely for that purpose!
I love how you weaved the scriptures into this post. very powerful reminders and love the Tozer illustration. I’m all for a great cruise.
Ah, yes. A great cruise in God’s sovereignty–that’s the life we lead, isn’t it!
Oh, yes! Let’s see…Instead of “great minds think alike” (which is terribly prideful), THE GREAT MIND helps us think alike! That’s better.
The A. W. Tozer illustration makes the concept (God IS in control) SO CLEAR to me. Thanks so much for this post. The other readers responses were an inspiration to me…I am not alone in my feelings of doubt and worry.
I found the A.W. Tozer illustration to be an eye-opener, too. And you are definitely not alone in your doubt and worry. That’s the time to hang on to the rails of scripture! And take comfort from all the other passengers, also holding on.