Out Of Control

     Are you in the midst of chaos? Feeling like circumstances are so far out of control, you aren’t sure what to do next? We live in a fallen world. The creation is crying out. Our souls are crying out. Anxiety, anger and addiction are running rampant through our younger generation. What do we do and where do we go with all of it?

     As followers of Jesus Christ, we know where to go. We go to the foot of the cross. We plead to the throne of heaven. We present our needs and trust him to find an answer. When we don’t know how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for u. When we trust him in the middle of the hurricane, there is calm in the midst of the storm. We find rest. We find peace. We find patience. We find hope.

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:25-26

     Isn’t that comforting? The Holy Spirit himself is groaning right along with us through the desperate times in our lives. He understands. He intercedes. And I can attest to the promise Jesus gives us to work all things together for good. It makes no sense, but God is with us and will work it out.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

     His purpose. Maybe that’s part of the problem. We won’t understand his purpose completely until we are in eternity with no more tears, no more pain, no more crying. Give it all to him to work it out for you.

Lord,

Give us the patience. Give us the prayer. Give us the hope to trust you when we can’t find an answer. Comfort those who grieve. Put your loving arms around us today as we welcome your mighty presence.

In Jesus name,

Amen