Stand still

Our Daily Bread
I have a busy weekend planned, so standing still is not really an option at this point!  I have to admit once again that the devotional hit the nail on the head today!  I am always amazed by that little miracle!

Have you ever had times in your life when you think "OMG!  Where are you, God?"  A situation comes up in your life that seems worse than an army of Egyptian chariots chasing you through the desert!  I hate it when that happens!  I was in the Egyptian desert earlier in my life.  It is not a happy place, whether you are being chased or not!  In today's language, the situations are very different of course, however, we still need to trust the Lord to get us through the good times and the bad times.  I am proof texting a little bit here, but I love the first part of Exodus 14:13:
Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.

I had three thoughts about this section.
1. Do not be afraid:  it is easy to be afraid when you face challenges.
2. Stand firm:  When you know the Lord is behind you, don't give in!
3. You will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you:  You will see it.  Have faith!

So regardless of your situation(s), trust in the Lord!

Lord, help us to always stand firm, to not be afraid, and to look for your deliverance!

Simply Saturday
I had an interesting week.  I have been praying about "what's next" for me.  I have been slowly figuring some things out.  I am very excited about it as I see an opportunity to bring together so many of my skills and talents into one huge effort that it scares me a little (whoops, do NOT be afraid!  hehehe).  I started working on it this week.  I will keep plugging away at it.  I will post more information as it becomes available.

I am also working on the "stand firm" proposition from the devotional this morning.  I think it is difficult to really know and understand what God is telling you at times, especially when others tell you otherwise.  "You are wrong"   "You need to get over this".  Where is that line between following God in the wake of uncertainty and disbelief by fellow believers and "moving on"?  Like the people of Israel, I sometimes feel like I am between an army and a large body of water!  I want to thank God for helping me deal with my fears.  Helping me stand firm when it is not easy.  Now, where is that deliverance we were talking about?

I don't expect a parting of the Olentangy River (pronounced "old and tangy" in Columbus ha!) or a pillar of fire.  When I think of my situation, I am not sure I even need an apology or a "yeah, you were right, we were wrong" kind of conversation.  I want God's will to be done in my life and the lives of others.  I have a lot to learn and a long way to go on my journey to Godliness.  I will keep moving a long.

I praise God for my "no ordinary life".  I pray that you will trust God for one, too.  Do not be afraid.  Stand firm.  You will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you.

Guide my feet, dear Lord.  Running this race in vain is NOT an option.