In Awe

I stand in awe of God's majesty and glory. Days are usually filled with ups and downs. Pastors celebrate victories with their people. On the same day they may weep with others of the church family as they deal with life storms. Then there is the small fire which has the potential of great devastation if neglected and untended. These need to be dealt with in a timely and godly manner. I feel overwhelmed with the influx of emotions that run the gamut of the human experience. Frustration and anxiety usually are the expectations of such a day; I seemed pulled in so many ways. But then there are those who call. The unexpected call of a Christian excited at sharing her faith at work and the simple request that I pray for her and her lost friend. The church members who resolve issues Biblically and douse the fire and thwart the enemy's attempt at creating disharmony and breach the fellowship and unity. I watch in awe as God works on the lives of those in our church, in my family, in me. And I marvel at God's handiwork of grace. Can you imagine the swings of emotions and experience Jesus dealt with during His personal ministry among us? Yet He exudes love, joy and peace and wishes it for us. What was the key to His success at dealing with the frustrations that permeate this thing called life? He constantly sought and longed for the presence of His Father through the discipline of prayer. He kept His priority of life to honor and glorify Him who had sent Him to minister to a lost and dying race. How do we get through all the stuff? By being a people of prayer and focus; by emulating our Savior who set the example for us.