Monthly Thought

May 2006

Not long to camp now ~ woooooo! But for a lot of us the time between Camp 2006 and now might be filled with all sorts of challenges - some more bothersome and/or meaningful then others. There are GCSEs, SATs, 'exams full stop'; course work, challenging situations, relationships, friendships, jobs, weddings, moving house, how to fit everything into the time given and making sense of what's going. Well how about ~ "When the going gets tough, we get going... to God" - WHAT? Well it isn't the standard proverb of mankind, but way more effective. Because in some situations, never mind how tough we are and how well we get going, we may not be able to impact the situation or make things right or succeed in our own strength.

First things first: Don't worry - Matthew 6:33 - "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

What kind of stuff does Matthew 6 say we are not to worry about? Please take time to read up on it: don't worry about life, food, drink, clothes - God has it all well in control - if we seek first his kingdom and his righteousness - look to Him, to seek takes effort on our behalf.

One of my favorite verses of scripture is Isaiah 40:27-31 (as you may know if you've read the "Verses you love" bit on the forum) it's been on my mind a lot lately, because I've been in the tired weary place - so here it is again:

'Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one cans fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'

We all get tired and weary and wonder, does God know and understand what's going on in my life; and then there is the option of complaining. I love the way it reads "Do you not know? Have you not heard?" - Hello! - This is the way GOD is, He is Everlasting, the Creator, He will not grow tired or weary and His understanding is way beyond what we can understand - how cool. He is the one to come to when the going gets tough - we place our hope in him - because He loves us, He cares for us, His strength is beyond anything we can do by ourselves!

If the going is good, if you are soaring, running or walking and all is great, rejoice with our wonderful heavenly Father but if the going is tough - go to God, seek Him, place your hope in Him and be made strong by Him.

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Erika Willis