Be still before
the Lord and wait patiently for him.
Psalm 37:7
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| Me with Hayleigh, February 2012 |
As
we boarded the roller coaster, Space Mountain, Hayleigh asked if could ride
together. Could we? That’s like asking if a mom of four has too much laundry to
do. You bet!
Space
Mountain is a favorite for me. There’s something about speeding through the
dark to destination unknown that calls to the adventurer living in my heart. Why
then does that same heart bristle when situation unknown lies around the corner
of my life?
My
Disney experience is relatively safe. I know it will end in 2 ½ minutes and
I’ll be greeted by a friendly ride operator who sends me off with wishes for a
magical day. The ride offers an identical thrill to thousands day after day.
The
life planned by my Creator is individual with twists and turns unique to me. It
has periods of indeterminate length in which I’m totally in the dark. What can
I do when I’m tempted to scream and ask to be removed from His ride?
Be
still – Worry seeds in my heart and sprouts into fear and doubt. I have seen
many a parent soothe the fears of a questioning child in line for an amusement
park ride. Reassurance comes most easily when the child stops voicing their
fears and listens to the parent’s guidance. When I stop, He quiets my fear and
whispers words of encouragement.
Before
the Lord – The same parents who console their children, often stoop down to get
eye level with their kids or sweep them into their embrace. When I struggle, I
need to get eye to eye with God, press close to His heart and remember He’s
looking out for my best interests. When I am before Him, He is what matters,
not the unknown factors of my life.
Wait
patiently – Like a never-ending queue line, the answers to my questions or
uncertainties don’t always come quickly. However, when I’m trapped in a line
and take the time to look around me, I notice interesting objects right where I
stand. It’s easier to wait patiently when we stop looking at the end of the
line and focus on the next step to take instead.
I
have no idea if the ride of my life will last another 2 ½ days or decades. What
I do know is I want to sit firmly gripped by His grace, belted by His love
and ride to the end with my arms thrown up in reckless abandon.
What thrill could you experience with God today if You threw your arms up to Him in reckless abandon?
