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Sunset

It has been a particularly hard week. More of the same trial. Though, some new twists, thus additional misery.

As you know from past blogs, God has been giving me a new peace, greater faith, joy and hope. Just when I thought I had it figured out, something changed... though I didn't perceive any change to my daily pursuit of God in his Word and in prayer... He now seemed silent, and I... joyless.

An hour of quiet time and the book of Philippians. It was amazing. It was perfect. Though I believed it all to be truth, I still trudged through the remainder of my afternoon. Where was this peace that is supposed to come from Christ alone?

I felt tempted. "Sinful pleasures may make you feel better" says the father of all lies... I knew that would only heap on more pain. I clearly saw the lie for what it was. Disaster averted.

Though I spoke assertively to God, I conceded that He can do with me as He pleases. I bow to His will. I belong to Him. I am His servant.

Later, I wandered around Whole Foods. Bought a few things. Wandered back out. Climbed into my car. Looked out to the west... Stopped. Staring. Such a powerful sky! An Oklahoma sunset. Created by my Lord... whom I "couldn't feel" all week. Words I heard yesterday hit me, "God does not change". Then, flashing through my mind: years worth of answered prayers, soft nudges, and other evidences of His plan in my life... A mental slideshow of God's faithfulness and involvement.

He brought me to that sunset... to remind me. He hasn't changed. He is still writing that masterpiece... "The Life of David"... I can't wait to see how this unfolds.

David


James 1:12 (CEV)
"God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him."

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