Psalm 145:18-19 -New International Version-
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of all who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Nothing is Too Difficult for Thee
An opportunity has presented itself to me. This coming shortly after I willingly closed the door to conclude one chapter of life; the door did not close on me, I closed the door. I feel a bit of stigma attached to this reality, however. To the outside observer, it could appear to be a weakness or a flaw of some sort that I chose to close that door, especially when the room in which I sit is a mere waiting area, with no definite possibilities.
I sit on a white leather chair in a green paisley papered room, and before me is a pristine shining receptionist desk, round and imposing, with no one there behind it. There are several velour fuchsia doors beyond the oval desk, all a bit out of reach to me from where I sit, from this vantage point. I am the only guest waiting, and no one seems to be expecting me. I twiddle my thumbs and stare at the buzzing fluorescent ceiling. Finally, someone emerges from behind one of those lavish doors and invites me in for a moment, and after a trial inspection, I am sent back to the waiting area, and here I am awaiting the final judgment. Will I gain permanent entry through that beautifully appointed door, into the wild jungles of opportunity? The case worker held my file, a green file, brimming over with paper work and as I stated my case, and explained why I am here, waiting, prior to the season's opening, I noticed her stoic gaze as she carefully recorded my testimony.
What will become of me now? Will I be welcomed back through that door, or is there a mark on my file, a blemish, precluding me from advancing forth on this illuminating journey of possibility? Will another of those soft, inviting, sound proof doors open to me?
Here I am reminded: "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." -Jeremiah 32:17 NIV-
Nothing is too hard for God. Sure, I may have a mark on my file, but if God is calling me through that exquisite door, who can stop him from accomplishing his end? He often chooses the weak to reveal his strength.
Lord, I am depending on you, now, to be strong where I am weak, to be pure where I am unclean, and to be intrepid where I have proved timid. In Christ's name. Amen.
I sit on a white leather chair in a green paisley papered room, and before me is a pristine shining receptionist desk, round and imposing, with no one there behind it. There are several velour fuchsia doors beyond the oval desk, all a bit out of reach to me from where I sit, from this vantage point. I am the only guest waiting, and no one seems to be expecting me. I twiddle my thumbs and stare at the buzzing fluorescent ceiling. Finally, someone emerges from behind one of those lavish doors and invites me in for a moment, and after a trial inspection, I am sent back to the waiting area, and here I am awaiting the final judgment. Will I gain permanent entry through that beautifully appointed door, into the wild jungles of opportunity? The case worker held my file, a green file, brimming over with paper work and as I stated my case, and explained why I am here, waiting, prior to the season's opening, I noticed her stoic gaze as she carefully recorded my testimony.
What will become of me now? Will I be welcomed back through that door, or is there a mark on my file, a blemish, precluding me from advancing forth on this illuminating journey of possibility? Will another of those soft, inviting, sound proof doors open to me?
Here I am reminded: "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." -Jeremiah 32:17 NIV-
Nothing is too hard for God. Sure, I may have a mark on my file, but if God is calling me through that exquisite door, who can stop him from accomplishing his end? He often chooses the weak to reveal his strength.
Lord, I am depending on you, now, to be strong where I am weak, to be pure where I am unclean, and to be intrepid where I have proved timid. In Christ's name. Amen.
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