How Great is Our God!
And the peace of God which passes
all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus. Philippians 4:7
It seems everywhere you turn today, the
world is a mess. I try to keep up with current events, but sometimes
I find myself pulling back away from it all. The enemy of us all
would drown us in disbelief, doubt and worry if we would allow it. I
find my spirit beginning to flounder in that sea of distress and must
need revive it with the good things of God.
In my newest WWII Spies series, in book
two, soon to be released, both Jerry and Josie Patterson are
rebellious, self-centered people. Neither have given much thought to
God, and both have gone gung-ho after their own pleasures and
desires.
Jerry not only suffers a
serious physical injury, but his spirit is troubled over actions
taken as a spy in Germany. Guilt over the death of a sweet woman,
guilt over all the deceit he needed to use, guilt over the
temptations that knocked, and though he didn't give in to them,
nevertheless, troubles his mind and soul. Who do you turn to when
you have no God in your life?
Josie, filled with
elaborate plans on becoming an Olympic participant once the horror
of war is over, ignores all the people in her life—except when
it's convenient for her to use them. All that matters is attaining
her goal and Jerry. Running roughshod over all others, forgiving and
forbearing as they are, is her usual ploy in getting what she wants.
So who do you turn to when all your dreams turn to ashes?
It's only after each one of them
receive a severe injury that prevent them from doing what they want,
only when they think they've lost the other, that they begin to
listen to what God is teaching them.
Isn't that so in our own lives? Many
times we go headstrong toward our goals, without prayer or definite
assurance from God that it's what he wants for us. It seems a good
thing, beneficial, and desirable so it must be good for us, right?
God is so great, so faithful, so loving
in pulling us back, in teaching us that He is our all in all. Our
strength in times of deep distress and trial, our anchor when the
storms of life are blowing us off course, our shield when others
would hurt or wound our spirits...our peace through it all.
May we, like Josie and Jerry, learn
that our God IS a great God. We need have no fear; he does not fail.
About Carole:
Besides being an active participant of many writing groups, Carole is an award winning author and enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense, tough topics, romance and whimsy into her books, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons?
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