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“Your (God’s) promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.” Psalm 119:140 (NIV)

Mid-Spring and I just switched out all my clothes for warmer weather. The storage boxes taking up space in my bedroom floor just had to go. And after a few 80 degree days, I was confident cool weather was gone. But then, we do live in Virginia. A state of pure unpredictability. Rainy showers, strong winds and I found myself digging out something warmer to wear. Evidently Spring is taking a break.

While we definitely can’t predict the weather, there are some things we can predict. We can always count on God singing over us in the morning – what a sweet sound. We can always depend on His strength to get us through the chaos of life – amazing power. We can always find shelter in His presence in the midst of a demanding day – peaceful blessing. Everything we need can be found in Him.

So why would we ever question rainy days or stormy places? Why would we ever depend on self instead of trusting God? Why would we ever run away from the One who longs to draw us close? Sometimes in the midst of unpredictability, we cling to the visible. We’re looking for tangible instead of resting in His promises. But the unseen is where God is working – behind the scenes, yet fully surrounding us – going before and behind. There is never a moment when we are out of His sight or His reach. God never takes a break or becomes unstable – He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. And that is something we can count on.

“Father in the midst of many unknowns – You are the One who holds it all together. Thank You for being more than enough for all that we need.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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