God Refocuses Our World
In that day he will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. -- Isaiah 33:6
Ever been bounced around like a beach ball? That’s how I feel about now. Too many people, too many responsibilities, and not even enough time to catch my breath. And I’m almost too tired to care.
I know most of you understand exactly what I’m talking about. Life can be so demanding sometimes. Everyone seems to want a piece of you and by the time the day ends there just doesn’t seem to be anything left but scattered pieces of what once was you.
I am so thankful that God understands. And I am so thankful that I can curl up in His lap and rest a while. He is my foundation and He is your foundation too. We can turn to Him when everybody else seems to be turning to us.
Sometimes I just need a healthy dose of wisdom when I’m trying to juggle the needs of everyone, including myself. I need to know what can wait and what has to be done today. I need to learn to delegate and let it go. And I need to smile and find joy in the midst of chaos whirling around me.
I also need knowledge. I need to know how to organize everything and everyone so that nothing and no one gets shortchanged. I feel like a clown juggling too many balls, knowing that sooner or later I’m going to start dropping them. Many of us feel that way these days.
Sometimes the only answer is to sit down in a quiet room and read God’s Word. Or hit your knees and listen for His voice. Yeah. I know. Sometimes quiet is a luxury. I’m reminded of teacher Angela Thomas telling a story about praying in her walk-in closet, her knees on the floor, and her kids climbing on her trying to get her attention. Yeah. Silence is a treasure some days.
But God meets us where we are, whether it’s the carpool line or the commuter train or the wee hours of the morning before anyone else is awake. Whenever we find the time, He’s there. Wherever we show up, He’s there.
He is our foundation. Our stronghold in the storm. Our salvation in the lost world. He readily shares His wisdom and knowledge with us. But we have to ask. And listen. And act on it.
Fatigue. Stress. And an overwhelming sense of inadequacy for the tasks of the day. Those things are common in our increasingly busy world. But we have someone in our corner, cheering us on. We have someone looking out for us. We have someone loving us and caring for us and, well, just being there for us.
Call on God. Let Him calm the stormy weather. Let Him refocus your world so it makes sense again.
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