He felt like God was hiding from
Him. *
I can relate.
David's dilemma reminds me of
The game we often played as
Youngsters, "Hide and Seek."
Perhaps God sometimes hides from
Us so we will seek Him.
*Psalm 30:7
The psalmist was dismayed.
He felt like God was hiding from Him. * I can relate. David's dilemma reminds me of The game we often played as Youngsters, "Hide and Seek." Perhaps God sometimes hides from Us so we will seek Him. *Psalm 30:7
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The fiery Bible character seemed to
Be fearless. But he was human, and Elijah felt outnumbered. "I alone am left a prophet of the Lord," he declared. * But Elijah was wrong. 7,000 strong had not bowed the Knee to Baal. I often feel like Elijah. When I find myself surrounded by A debased culture, I wonder Whether I am the only one who Still stands for Biblical truth and Common decency. I feel defeated. But the God of Elijah is my God too, and He says, "Dorothy, look around you." I see my Bible study sisters, My faithful church leaders, my Fellow believers around the World who persevere in Desperate circumstances. I see an army standing with me, a Host of brothers and sisters who Haven't bowed their knees to Our godless world system but to The living God. I'm one of many. When I open my eyes I can See them. *I Kings 19:18 Driving home I noticed the two
Large banners draped across the Side of the brick building: Assisted Living. Since our populace is aging, Such facilities seem to be Popping up everywhere. I'll admit it. I need assistance, too, every Day in every way. I'm grateful for the friend who Brought me food when I had Covid, and for the techy neighbor Who installed my printer for me. I'm thankful for the gals who call to Say, "You forgot to lower your garage Door," and for the friend who stops by Just when I need someone to listen. Even when I'm unaware of my needs, God provides help in ways I couldn't Have imagined. Will I one day live in an assisted living Facility like a number of my friends and Family. Perhaps. But until then, I'll gladly accept help. And I'll offer it. "...your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him." Matthew 6:8 Our pastor posed the question for
Each of us to answer: "What stands between me an Contentment?" It's a thought provoking question. Do I need to be married, or wealthy or Comfortable to be content? Is so, I'm on shaky ground, for Whatever I can see or touch can Be gone in an instant. I know firsthand. Indeed, every material entity is Temporary. But what DOES last? What do I really need to be content? After pondering my options I've Come to conclude that I can never Find complete contentment on Planet earth. I can never be truly satisfied until I See Him face to face. I'll wait. "...when I awake, I will be truly satisfied, for I will see You face to face." Psalm 17:15 It's not difficult to be humble
When I compare myself to God, when I consider the Work of His fingers. I'm a sputtering match stick Held up to the sun, A single drop of water Engulfed by the ocean, A tiny pebble dwarfed by a Majestic mountain. It's not necessary to grovel at His feet to be humble. I simply need to see myself for Who I really am. "When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers--the moon and the stars you have set in place--what are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us." Psalm 8: 3,4
When I'm sidelined it's humbling to know the world goes on without me, quite well.
I want people to call, but I don't want people to call. It's tiring to talk on the phone. I want people to bring food, but I don't want people to bring food. I have no appetite. I weary of answering the question, "How are you feeling?" I'm never sure of how I'm feeling. When I finally venture out, I feel a bit guilty. I am greatly relieved to discover that I didn't infect my family or friends. I gain compassion for people who need to be confined for weeks on end. Proverbs 19:21 hits home: "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Light is mysterious.
Its speed is absolute and no One can attain it. "The harder we try, the more Massive we become making it All the harder for us to Speed up." * But if we COULD reach the speed of Light, time would stop. Is it a coincidence that the Word declares, "God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all." He is timeless. God exists outside of time because He created it. He has no beginning, no end. He's simply and profoundly "I Am." *** God displays His nature in nature, and If I peer and ponder and probe, I will Discover Him. *From Believing Is Seeing by Michael Guillend, PhD (I love this book.) **I John 1:5 ***Exodus 3:14 If growing old is normal, why am I
So surprised by it? Recently, at a funeral service, I Barely recognized some of my Long time friends. They were disguised by their Weathered faces and tottering Steps. What happened to them? What is happening to me? I sense that our deterioration is Not how things were meant to be. I chafe at aging because it's Unnatural. God implanted eternity in our souls, And I long for the day when sin's curse Will be reversed and wrinkles and Walkers will be obsolete. But I'm curious. In an ageless society, what age Will I be? "He has implanted eternity in the human heart." Ecclesiastes 3:11 |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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