Out of the Storm
God does not look at the things we possess, but the acts we perform. He looks at the love that is in our heart. He takes our sins and envelops them with his forgiveness and compassion until it is but a testimony. He is great because he is the one holding our hand when waves are crashing over our heads. When the valley becomes too hard and we don't even have the energy to breathe. His hand which is holding ours is where our strength comes from. He will never loosen his grasp...but the lingering question is…will we choose to let go instead? It is true that we sometimes relax our hands form God's grasp. The consequence is to tumble, fall…sin. However, we must always remember to pick ourselves up from the ground because God is right there, next to you, hand reached out, ready to help us finish the race. "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and you staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23: 4)
Role Models
How can we show others love when we cannot even be loving towards our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? How can humility come upon those who know us when we ourselves have overabundant pride? The acts we accomplish are seen by those who look up to us for support, so we must be the shining light of a lighthouse to guide our siblings back home to Christ. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16)"
Lady Wisdom
Wisdom accompanies prudence and discretion. She hates evil, so loves God. Pride and selfishness is not her purpose. She does not choose the thorny path of the world. Her only ways are just, pure and truthful for in her is the truth of Jesus Christ. "For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death." (Proverbs 8:35-36)
God's Frequency
Even though you may see, it does not mean you are seeing what God wants you to see. Albeit you may hear, it does not mean you are listening to what God is trying to tell you. Spend more time in his presence, tuning into his frequency so that the conversation will no longer only be in one direction. "Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed and the ears of those who hear will listen." (Isaiah 32:3)
Rod and Staff
Oh Lord, you are steadfast and almighty. The one who solidifies our lives and steady us on firm ground. You will always rescue me from the rocky hills and guide and protect me back home into your arms for you are my rod. I feel your right hand supporting me for you are also my staff. We are the lambs of God and no wolf can come between us and our protector, Jesus Christ.