I AM a woman often of little faith and lousy disposition. So when things go wrong, I not only get discouraged, but I am prone to howl long and loud at the moon, the stars and God Himself.
I was lying in bed the other night, deeply discouraged and frustrated by setbacks that made life look dark and hopeless. But then my mind, for whatever reason, heard and fixed on the sound of a boat, a small boat - the old wooden type that groan and creak with rigging that snaps in the wind and sway with the water - yeah, the type that would have been back in Bible days. And I thought of my favorite disciple, Peter. Yep, the rambunctious and spontaneous one. I could almost audibly hear the words - "Cast your net one more time." I groaned and sighed and muttered, weary, tired, but back in the game of life again. I don't know where God is leading me, but I guess I must follow...and be patient.
My point? Trust in the Lord. He does not abandon us or leave us without guidance. He answers prayers and listens when we talk, even when it is in the form of howling at the moon. Enjoy this day. Every one is a special gift from God.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:4-5 (NIV)
I was lying in bed the other night, deeply discouraged and frustrated by setbacks that made life look dark and hopeless. But then my mind, for whatever reason, heard and fixed on the sound of a boat, a small boat - the old wooden type that groan and creak with rigging that snaps in the wind and sway with the water - yeah, the type that would have been back in Bible days. And I thought of my favorite disciple, Peter. Yep, the rambunctious and spontaneous one. I could almost audibly hear the words - "Cast your net one more time." I groaned and sighed and muttered, weary, tired, but back in the game of life again. I don't know where God is leading me, but I guess I must follow...and be patient.
My point? Trust in the Lord. He does not abandon us or leave us without guidance. He answers prayers and listens when we talk, even when it is in the form of howling at the moon. Enjoy this day. Every one is a special gift from God.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:4-5 (NIV)
