January 18, 2016

All I Need To Know

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -- John 3:16

There’s a song that’s been echoing in my mind for a day or two. It’s titled Don’t Know Much. Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville recorded it. I know it isn’t a “Christian” song but it sure has me thinking about God.

The chorus says: Don’t know much, but I know I love you. And that may be all I need to know.” That about sums up where I’m at right now.

Last year was a particularly tough year. People I thought I could trust, betrayed me. I never knew where the next attack would come from and, honestly, the battle still rages on. At least within me. I’m not a particularly trusting person. I’m even less so now. That is just sad.

Sometimes people just shock me. I have felt Satan’s attack again and again. I have clung tightly to Jesus. He has carried me, sending angels to guard and help me. I am stronger now. My faith is deeper. The scars are slowly healing.

I’ve got a long way to go. There are days when forgiveness seems elusive and the anger spills out of me. I am furious at the finger pointing and lies, the backstabbing and accusations. Then I take a deep breath and take it to God -- again. Stay silent. Let God handle it. Trust that He will.

But it hurts. And sometimes my soul just needs the soothing ointment of God’s love to ease its pain. Life’s storms happen without warning and can knock us on our feet. But if we are grounded in God’s love, we remain on the rock. I’m finding that out.

I don’t know much these days. But I know God loves me and I love Him. And maybe that’s all I really need to know.