But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is
like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 2 Peter 5:8
To God, time is very different than it is to us mortals. He sees the beginning, middle, and end at the same time. Hard to comprehend? You bet. (but this post by a friend helped me a LITTLE bit) But I never claimed to understand Him.
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| Andrew, almost 2 |
There are certain days, however, when we are more likely to try, at least, to see life in a less linear way. And for me, this is one of them.
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| About six months ago (with his sister) |
And I panicked - at least a little. How will he handle it? Will he struggle with the more rigorous curriculum? Will he forget what classroom to go to? Will the teachers help him? How will he do socially?
But I can rest in the fact that God already knows how it will go. He knew before Andrew was born - before ADAM was born - exactly how it would all go. And it has all been sifted through His fingers. I can worry about the future, regret the past, and agonize over the present, but God's view is all-encompassing, and He can be trusted.
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How hard is it for you to grasp time in God's eyes? Do you find yourself worrying about the future, agonizing over the present, or regretting the past? God's control and vision CAN comfort you!
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Traveling Rough Roads With God's Strength
My best friend and I were just talking about this on Saturday. How our lives have been formed out of all the decisions we've made and had we made one choice different in our history that things would be different. But there is no guarantee they would have been better or worse. Different is the guarantee. Thanks for sharing - - - as always. Oh! And happy birthday to Andrew! Middle School - wow!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a comfort to know God's got it all in His control and He knows exactly what's going on and when. But yeah, I still agonize. LoL. Good reminder, Jo.
ReplyDeleteAnd HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Andrew. =]
It's bitter-sweet seeing little ones growing up. God will carry you through these years.
ReplyDeleteA BIG happy birthday to Andrew! Read a wonderful devotion in Jesus Calling today and knew I had to share it with you: "Your gravest danger is worrying about tomorrow. If you try to carry tomorrow's burdens today, you will stagger under the load and eventually fall flat. You must discipline yourself to live within the boundaries of today. It is in the present moment that I walk close to you, helping you carry your burdens. Keep your focus on My Presence in the present." Sarah Young
ReplyDeleteMy son will be making this same transition next year. There is a parent meeting tonight. Depending on how it goes, we will need to make a determination about home schooling next year. Thank you for the reminder about God seeing everything before hand and knowing just exactly how to work all things out for his good and for Jadon's.
ReplyDeleteI wish our boys could meet:)!
peace~elaine
Happy Birthday, Andrew!!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, you've really encouraged me with this post! Love you!
"But I can rest in the fact that God already knows how it will go.'
ReplyDeleteI love this and that brings me hope, knowing He knows even when I don't!