1) Our thankfulness doesn't depend on the circumstance.
2)We are receiving a kingdom that can't be shaken.
3) Our thanks equals
4) Our thanks gives
As I sat and listen to the story of Paul and 276 other men pursue a storm and surge through it and give thanks for God's provision. All I could think about was all the storms I have survived and the current storm I'm going through with my shoulder/track.
Reality finally hit me in the middle of the sermon. Then even harder during two songs of worship. The first being "Beautiful Lord" by Leeland, tears came and all I could think about was the words and how God will never forsake me and how His Mercy has set me FREE. The second song was one that I usually don't care for but the words "It Is Well With My Soul" tore my heart apart. I realized I had been putting up a front and acting like I was ok with the situation but in my heart it tears me up daily and I have avoided dealing with the whole situation.
I realized today that I'm afraid of the unknown, I'm afraid of what comes next, and I'm afraid of not being able to make that epic comeback. What do I do, who will I be, and what will people think if God takes me down a path I'm not ok with. Do I be obedient or do I take the safe route and go my own way and try to make it work? How will I function without track? I know track isn't my identity, it's not who I am, but it is what I do and is my passion.
I have found myself lately asking myself why, why would God strip me of my passion/worship. I just can't wrap my mind around it. I just wish I could have some answers. I want to be able to understand. I pray endlessly seeking for an answer. Maybe I need to be quite and just listen, I don't know. All I know is, it is not well with my soul and contentment is not in my heart. I hope God reveals His plan to me soon. Until then I will patiently wait and give thanks in this storm even though it is going to be difficult.
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