October 28, 2008

As we reach new paths once again I found my old book with one of my most favorite authors, Lucy Swindoll - Catching Anxiety.

When we talk about the idea of celebrating God's sovereignty, it sounds like a heavy assignment, doesn't it? But, it's not. You know what it means? It means taking God at His word. It means stepping out there by faith because you believe God's dependability is going to be there even though you may be scared to death. It means knowing God will straighten out a relationship that has become awkward or confused. It means obeying God even when the final outcome is far from clear. It means trusting God to supply and provide in a situation where it looks like the odds are absolutely against you. Each of these situations is entered by faith. But that's how we have been commanded to live. We're not given an alternative. In fact, the Bible says that without faith, we cannot possibly please God. But, the object of our faith is not some blind alley. It's the eternal, loving, gracious, caring Father who is sovereign. Faith looks forward. Faith hopes. Faith endures. And faith has a reason to do all this because the Object of our faith cannot make a mistake with our lives. Remember, faith is activated in direct porportion to our image of God and our belief in His abililty to make a difference in our lives. Trust Him to take charge! It will make all your anxieties sit down and shut up.

-Lucy Swindoll-