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Repeat, How Long?

As things turn,
for better for worse,
so turns my soul.

All is well,
then well is lost.
Peace gives way,
to doubt and hopelessness.

As I cry out,
God delivers.
Great peace abounds,
Even as the rains pour down.
(Repeat... ad infinitum.)

How many times must I experience God showing up in my crisis, before my hopelessness is replaced by a steadfast faith? Just a few days ago... He did it again. Just as he has before.

In the storms of life... He is there. Yet some how, repeatedly, I doubt, I question, I shout. Till manifest, his power is made. Until He announces:

"I am here. Where is your faith, child?!! I've never lost control.
There is peace offered to you, because I am in you. Always.
I will lead you through the darkness and into to better days."

I think of George Muller of Bristol. His faith, unshakable. Though obstacles arose, he didn't lament and pine away... He expectantly awaited his faithful Father would save the day... He knew he'd show up! In response to prayer. Making right the wrongs. Displaying his power... to provide, to sustain and heal.

God, help me to not be shaken. To not be consumed by feelings of doubt. Help me to live by faith, in you. You are real. You are love. You are working in all things for our good. Praise to you! For all you do is great and mysterious. Amen.

David

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