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I read the quote “Sometimes when things are falling
apart other things are falling into place” recently and it stuck with me for
several days as I was struck by both the truth and beauty of it. Our world seems to be coming apart at the
seams! The economy, government, morals,
lifestyles, attitudes, and countless other realities all seem to be quickly
deteriorating The up side to this gloomy
picture is God setting up for Christ’s return. Anyone who knows the Lord personally
will tell you Christ’s return is a good thing, in fact a great thing!
In my personal life I see travel plans due to
health issues falling apart! Charles and
I had planned to go West for several months, but circumstances seem to be
nullifying those plans. It leaves us
with the question: What does God have in store instead?
There are all kinds of areas where a
“falling apart” can happen: Spiritually-- is this the time you choose to find
God through additional prayer and study?
Emotionally-- is this where you begin to find yourself? Physical weakening—does this set you on a
journey of a more healthful lifestyle? Without a job or discontent in your job--
does this begin a passage into another career?
Relationship deterioration-- is it time to decide if you have chosen the
right mate (assuming you aren’t married, of course) or if married, does it set
you on a course to seek a way to right the problems?
It’s interesting, yesterday the Pastor
talked about change! He said as
Christians we should be flexible, stay focused, remain faithful, look to the
future, and remain fearless as long as our eyes are on Jesus!
Change can bring about a degree of
adversity but can also bring a form of renewal.
Accepting a problem isn’t the answer if the issue isn’t resolved. The problem will reoccur, then again things
fall apart and then again and again, becoming a vicious cycle. But when you look at change as the answer, as
a form of renewal, then perhaps the “falling apart” isn’t so horrible! Instead it might be the beginning of an
incredible, wonderful journey! Now, that
said, there is always the chance we’ll fall flat on our face, but as the old
expression goes, “nothing ventured, nothing gained!”
When we search our hearts while down on
our knees, we can be certain God will lead us in the path that is right for us
when we listen. Like the words to a
song I heard recently: “God is too wise
to be mistaken. God is too good to be
unkind. ….when you don’t understand, or
see His plan……trust His heart!”
Stepping
out on faith isn’t always an easy choice, but it could be the best choice! When we rely on following God’s voice while not
giving into panic when things seem confusing, we can choose to say, “Yes!”
to those things which are important to us, and open the door to a whole new
wonderful world!
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