Let the snow fall...
Walking the walk after you talk the talk is truly a feat in itself. I can spend all day telling someone to just surrender and trust in the Lord, but when it comes to the big things like waiting for test results for a Cancer Screening or going in for surgery or needing extra money for those piling up bills, my Faith is put to the test. Getting the grace to surrender and needing that grace of faith is as vital as breathing. It's going to take a lot of faith in coming days, or years when our Lord decides to return to this earth. We will need the Strength of a Giant and the Will of a Saint.
Many people I see, myself included, seem to think that treasures of this world are so important. I forget many times that you can't take it with you when you die. I get to comfortable with my sated belly and comfy bed. I take for granted a roof over my head and clean water to wash my face and hair in. My thankfulness to our gracious God should be on my lips every second of my life. Thankfully, our God is a kind and merciful God who never gives us more than we can bear. Even though sometimes it feels like you're at the brink of sanity. He's watching. He's waiting. To see if our faith is going to carry us through. Hoping we will allow Him to take over. Faith is always a test. No matter how great or small. A mustard seed is all He asks for. But within that mustard seed must be the strength of a hurricane, the beauty of a sunset, the calmness of the wind on a soft summer's day.
Jesus, help me to surrender all things in Your Mighty Name. Strengthen me with a great faith and be patient with me, while I find my way to you.