Life vs. Fairytale

Once upon a time there was a princess. At her birth she was destined to die. When the day of her forthcoming death arrived, by the cunning of some fairies she did not die, but rather slept for 100 years. When she awoke all evil was passed and she lived happily ever after. The end.

Like Sleeping Beauty, I just want to sleep, to abandon reality, to sleep until all troubles are gone. But such is not a possibility. Life with all its heartaches and trials continues on. In this my comfort rests: God is still on His throne!

“When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.”

This past month and a half or so has in many ways been the most trying month of my life. One thing after another after another after another. I am tired, I want to sleep, I want to go home, I want to depart from reality. But I cannot and I know God is in control.

“He leadeth me, He leadeth me, by His own hand He leadeth me,
His faithful follower I would be for by His hand He leadeth me.”

May God continue to work in these various situations to bring about His glory in amazing ways that I can in no wise fathom! May He be glorified in and through it all and may I ever glorify Him even when my heart aches and when I cannot see what possible good could come!

“To God be the glory, great things He hath done!”

May the Lord grant me grace to stand firm and strong. Not to doubt or fail. May He give me the words to say to bring comfort to those hurting more than I.

“I need no other argument, I need no other plea; it is enough that
Jesus died and that He died for me!”

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the
peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and your
minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7