Bring It On

I don't know if any of you have noticed, but the world seems to be a bit chaotic abroad and close to home. It seems no matter where you turn there are people in turmoil and outrageous things are happening. Can you believe the price of gas? How about milk? Natural Disasters? Children's toy recalls? War and rumors of wars? (sounds a lot like Revelation) Diseases that medication can not touch?

It seems no matter who I talk to, the waters in their life are churning. I have always felt that believers will never truly have a sense of perfect peace on earth because we are a new creation and are no longer of this world. We have a new home, new hope. However, the reality is we are here in this world for a purpose. Some of us know our purpose, but have never reached our full calling. I was listening to a pastor out of Florida speak last night and I liked an example she gave. She said that all the chaos is allowed in our lives to rid ourselves of the things that are not of God. In the midst of the turmoil and chaos only those things grounded in Christ will stand. Everything else will be stripped away. The chaos is not comfortable and at times does not seem fair, but it is allowed in our lives to rid us of the junk and bring us to a place where we only rely on God. Where the only thing left is God. At that point we have a choice to pull away and lose faith or to worship Him with with hearts of perfect praise. Only then are God's promises and purposes for our lives birthed.

I am learning to praise Him in the storm, thankful that He is a sure foundation and is ridding my life of the extra junk that doesn't need to be there. It may not be comfortable and believe me I don't like it, but if that is what has to happen...Bring It On!