I really only get to listen to the radio when we are in the car, and even then it’s a wonder I hear anything still because of small children. But yesterday we heard the song “Awesome God” by Rich Mullins and both of us were like “I haven’t heard this song in a long time”. Well today I heard it 3 times. Three. And I was only in the car for a total of probably an hour all day.
I mean, yes, the radio stations play old and new but they were playing this song like it was a new hit. I am one to really dive into the lyrics too, so naturally I started thinking about the words and the current state of our country and the elections coming up tomorrow. I think it is good to remember that no matter what happens with the election tomorrow; no matter what happens with Covid and/or any other diseases that may strike; whatever happens in our personal lives - our God is an awesome God.
“When the sky was starless in the void of the night, He spoke into the darkness and created the light. Judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom, mercy and grace He gave us at the cross.”
How incredible is that. I don’t know if you think about it enough or really appreciate all the facts but our God- He is amazing. He created everything out of NOTHING. He healed the sick, he raised the dead, he died in the cross for all of us. Died an excruciating, Terrible, humiliating death that we all deserve- but He did it, so we could live in eternity with Him. How amazing.
Too easily we dwell on the craziness in life, especially the crazy that is 2020. I get it. It’s been an interesting year and sometimes it’s hard to see where God is in all of this. You see what the media wants you to see and that can make you feel hopeless. But we so easily forget that God is right there. He has His hand in everything. I was definitely scared at first, but more so scared for my children if I got Covid and died. And to be honest, I’m a little terrified of this election, but I do have faith that God will work good out of anything that comes.
So just as we have been doing all year, and always- we pray. We pray without ceasing. And have faith that the Lord will carry us and know that He will always be the true ruler.
You can only find the joy in your life when you stop looking at all the negative, and look to God.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
“Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposed kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” Daniel 2:20-21
