"Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) We've talked often in our house about how life ebbs and flows like the ocean. Circumstances are positive for some time, then suddenly one thing after another seems to crash and we start to wonder what we're doing wrong.
Introspection and self-examination can be a good thing, when prayerfully done without getting mired in it. Peter walked on the surface of the lake as long as he kept watching Jesus. It was when he focused on his surroundings instead of the Lord that he started to sink in the water.
As we move into a new year and a new decade, keep looking to Jesus. Soak in the happy moments, and store away those memories to recall on darker days. Keep trusting when the rug gets pulled out from under you, and don't lose hope.
"I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace." Psalm 34:1 (TLB)
Let the water ebb. It will flow back again.
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