¿ Here we go again. Finishing one year and the starting of another. Many are making their so-called New Year’s Resolutions.
I have one.
To be different and not take the whole thing so seriously.
Some of you might be screaming at me right now. I understand. You are wondering how can I possibly undermine the contagion of “Occupy Wall Street” or a never ending Presidential campaign or the delusion that 2012 is the end of the world according to the Mayan Calendar?
God is in control. That’s how. If I didn’t have the close relationship that I have with him now, well, you could ask John if I could join him at Patmos.
You see, a few years ago I would have been like the majority of those who busy their useless lives with ugly clothes, far fetched entertainment and “I Love the Nightlife” existence. OHHHH, what a relief I don’t have to do those things to feel adequate!
Often before I begin a post, I surf the news stories of the day. Now I only do this to laugh at the silly stuff that is going on out there.
Who cares if Katy and what’s his name are getting a divorce? What about “stars without makeup? or better yet “8 Ways to get over your Hangover?”
Now I am sorry for Katy’s divorce. Divorce is messy, and no fun.
Make-up is necessary for most of us beautiful women but we were born without it! Do you think God cares whether we use Loreal‘ or Estee Lauder?
I cannot imagine going through 2012 without the incredible advice on how to get over a hangover especially since I don’t drink.
Is it me or am I just cynical? Are these issues on the top of our list of things to do?
Personally we need to understand those are petty and unimportant in the light of our surrounding impending doom. Shouldn’t we be paying our debts, lowering taxes, re-affirming family values, and firing our political leaders? Our country is divided as it has never been before. They maybe don’t have the answers to those important questions but they can tell you how to look like Jennifer Aniston in 2012!
So I am laughing now. Laughing because if I let myself I will admit how sad it is that our country has lowered our priorities to such a level of marginality. I don’t live in the same country I was born in anymore. Where did it go? I miss it.
God is our anchor. Jesus is the sail blowing us with his wind of the Holy Spirit. For those who don’t know this, it is mind blowing to me how they are putting one foot in front of the other without tripping. Maybe they can’t walk straight, maybe they are just acting. I hope that is the case because those of us who follow Jesus are having enough trouble walking behind him. Or beside him. Or wherever he is.
The story of Jesus calming the storm is where we need to be right now. In Mark 4:29 he commands the waves and the winds to “be still.” Why do you think he did that? Do you think he is aware of the looming gloom facing us now?
Of course he is. God often reminds me he is everywhere all the time. He is not surprised by anything. He gets there before we do and usually much faster. He will contend with those who contend with us.
Holding those thoughts we have assurance of our futures arriving at the threshold of his presence.
In other words, he has been there and done that ahead of time; whatever it is.♥
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Happy New Year!
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