Circumstances or Relationship …what’s your focus?
Today I was reminded again that life on this earth can be very tough. I was at Harris Methodist Hospital in downtown Ft. Worth on the trauma floor visiting a 30-year old man, his wife and mom who suffered a severe spinal injury that may have paralyzed him from the neck down. I had not met this man, his wife nor mom until today, so I had no idea what to expect. As I spoke with his wife it was obvious that she and her husband not only know God, but know their God given purpose in life. Which is really great for them and those they have influence! If they did not know God’s purpose for their lives, their present circumstances would feel very differently to them. I went to encourage them, but truth is ...his wife’s joyful spirit and strong faith encouraged me!
After spending time with them and praying for the Lord to restore her husband according to His will, I walked away thinking about Job in the Bible. At the beginning of Job’s suffering, he expressed confidence in the greatness of God. “His wisdom is profound, his power is vast …He alone stretched out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea …He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be numbered.” At the close of his trial, Job still believed in the greatness of God: “I know that You (God) can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” Job never questioned God’s sovereignty! God was in control in the beginning of his trials and at the end of them …HE IS SOVEREIGN! Job’s focus was on his relationship with God instead of the reasons for his problems. Much like the couple I met today at Harris Methodist. What is your focus during difficult circumstances?
An Integrity Hockey Stop~n~Think – 9.30.2022
