Father, into thy hands.....

One of the bits of trivia tucked away in my memory is a poem from my high school English class -
"No matter how much I poke and prod;
I can not quite believe in God.
But, oh, dear God I pray that He
Unswervingly believes in me!"

To me, these lines sum up our habit of taking God for granted. As we encounter fears and illnesses; pain and uncertainty; death and anxiety; we can pray endlessly. Yet when our lives are moving along smoothly, its much easier to overlook God's power and grace.

This week, I've faced some personal struggles, I've learned some difficult news and (as you might guess) I've been much more prayerful than usual. The song of the week gave me comfort - not only for the situations, but also for the guilt of my selfishness. "In The Hands of God" by Newsboys reminded me that when I struggle and fall, God's loving hands offer rest, power and freedom.

In the days, weeks and months ahead, I will strive to keep a better balance in my prayer life. I hold to His ability to deliver us from the trials of life, to make us well and to give us hope. God Bless.