"This is the trust I lack:
to know that if disaster strikes, He carries me even there." (pg 148)
"Fear thinks God is finite and fear believes that there is not going to be enough and hasn't counting one thousand gifts, endlessly counting gifts, exposed the lie at the heart of all fear?"
(pg 161)
This chapter seemed long to me, but I love the point...trauma's storm masking Christ, feelings that lie, perspective that isn't mine...yet, I'm a wanderer crossing bridges, wanderer eating manna...eating mystery. God (the all-powerful, creator of the universe) has proven Himself worthy of my trust, of my complete faith. I can believe in Him because time and time and time again, He has been there, has been the answer, His bridges have held.
When my wounds are bleeding and I see no grace, no blessing, no reason for thanks, God is still worthy of my trust. Only eternal, infinite eyes can see all and understand how the ugly and hurt and bleeding fit into His plan for ultimate good.
So I will count His blessings and give thanks for what I don't understand, because I want to trust that it all fits into His eternal good.
provision to meet my needs
strength to care for ill little ones
a house that is becoming a home
What did you think of the chapter? Is God trustworthy?
Do you dare cross His bridges? What holds you back or pushes you forward?
What are you thankful for today that you can't see the blessing in yet?
"When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock
and cover you with my hand until I have passed by.
Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back." (Exodus 33:22-23)
- Lord may I too get a glimpse of You in my today.
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