Struggles of the Soul
“Praise the Lord!
O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good;
For God’s steadfast love endures forever.”
--An ancient Hebrew song
(Psalm 106: 1, selected verses)
An important question to consider:
How do I keep believing in the unifying, restoring power of God’s love when all I experience is fragmentation and separation?
If it is trustworthy to believe that God’s steadfast love endures forever, then it seems fair to examine how we respond to God’s steadfast love. What I frequently observe is that God’s steadfast love is trusted so long as nothing “hits the fan.” I can honestly say that I can remember times when I really questioned God’s steadfastness. I can remember times when I really felt victimized. There are difficult struggles in my soul and I am willing to admit it.
Over the years, I have developed a deepened confidence that God’s love is steadfast. Here is a simple, two-step axiom for life that proves helpful to me:
Step 1: Prepare yourself for whatever you may believe “the worst” to be.
Step 2: Pray to the Lord, seeking whatever you may believe “the best” to be.
For me, the struggles of my soul are reduced tremendously. Trusting in the steadfast love of God is becoming clearer. Every breath comes to me as a gift.
--Ben Keckler
01.31.11
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment