Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Thought #13

And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, saying, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land."
- Genesis 26: 22

I think we're all control freaks when it comes down to it. We all have to have it our way just like Burger King says. Or else, "hit the road Jack and never come back," you know.

But no more no more; it's time we gave up control and let life roll on.

Seriously, if something doesn't work out for you then go on with the day. There is no need to stay and struggle. Just move on. And then if Plan B is not in the mix either, it's okay; your world is not coming to an end. Because God is in control. No matter how tough this is for you to grasp. No matter how many times you've been told this seemingly poor excuse for why things didn't work out. And no matter how many times you repeat the phrase, "It's okay Greg, God is in control." Now, people might think you're crazy for one of two reasons (if not for both):

1) Your name is most likely not Greg and for some reason you keep claiming yourself as him;
2) And you keep saying the same thing over and over slurring and drooling and acting all like you belong in the mental ward.

But really, serious, God is in control and this single verse is a testimony of such a magnificent relaxing completely comforting idea. This one solitary verse goes from what seems the impossible - digging a well that failed two prior times - to the Lord making room for the possible to take place. He makes it possible. He - the Lord, God. Don't you get it?

In one moment Isaac's servants are struggling to dig a well. The next moment God comes through and shows us everything will be alright.

So if you're in a place where everything seems to be going wrong; no worries.

Stop. Breathe. Relax. And know God. (Repeat)

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