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When I Stop Being God, and Let God Be God
The recent onslaught of irresolution in my life has ever increased and caused consternation in about every area of my daily existence on this earth. It seems so petty, trivial, and mainstream sometimes when I consider the sources of my panic and uncertainty. Currently, the life of being done with school has brought more stress than staying up all night writing papers on the different theologies of Scripture or the history of the Catholic Church.
Finding a job with the ever-glowing Biblical Studies Bachelor’s Degree almost seems comical at times. Being qualified for any career job outside of ministry comes across as asinine. Yet, most ministry jobs require someone older with a Seminary or Masters’ Degree. Oh, the life of the poor. With no money or desire for Graduate School right now, I find it easy to become discouraged and alone.
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
23Jesus said to him, `You say, “If you can.” Anything can be done for the person who believes.’ Mark 9:23
3 ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3
I see and know these promises and facts found in Scripture concerning the nature of God and the characteristics and definitions of my relationship and interaction with Him. Yet, somewhere in the boorish thoughts and tendecies of my life, I long to fight this battle alone. At what point is all of my Biblical studies and Scripture memory done in vain? Do I truly believe what the living and breathing Word of God in the Bible proclaims? I feel as if my faith is worn on the outside with all the glitter and pretty lights. Yet, when tested is lacking a pulse at all. Without a faith that is active, even my successes in life with bring no lasting satisfaction and joy will be the goal that ever eludes my longing grasp.
So my prayer for myself during this trial and for all of you (as I understand, even through the blinders of my pride, that I am not the only one with trials in life) is as follows:
Dear God, You are so good. You are the same from the beginning, today, and forever. The same God who created man with your own breath and in your image. Lord, may we not be a church that compulsively reads and proclaims your name out of obligation or some self-righteous necessity. Lord, may we truly believe that you are Truth. And Love. And that we would find our rest and security in these things. Lord that we would approach any progression we make in life through the filter of your Word and prayer. Lord, during the famine and the harvest, may we cling to you, and you alone. Amen.
Galaxies
I used some of the lyrics to this song in my last post. This song is referencing the members on the Challenger that blew up in 1986. It is considering what was going through their minds not only as they left this world for outer space, but also as they left this life for eternity. Beautiful message and song.
The Darkness of the Sun, Seeking the North Star
Dallas Baptist University
has conferred upon
Graham Allen Helms
the degree of
Bachelor of Arts
and all the rights and privileges thereunto appertaining.
In testimony thereof, the Board of Trustees, upon recommendation
of the Faculty, has granted this Diploma bearig the seal of the
University, dated at Dallas, Texas, on this thirteenth day of
May, A. D., two thousand and eleven.
Another milestone and another internal battle rages. New challenges present themselves with the same ferocity as the second and third waterfalls. This after clinging to life from surviving the first watery plunge. It sometimes seems as if the sun only teases with a glimpse of light and hope before being taken over by the darkness once again. Yet, I do not intend on drowning in doubt or being overwhelmed by the moonless nights. The ultimate source of hope not only shines through the flowery fields, but He also overwhelms the dark vapors of doubt and insecurities.
27“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:27-30
Many contemplations concerning the complexities and challenges of life as well my faith and spiritual walk to come in the next days. God bless. -Graham
“Dear God, I was terribly lost,
When the galaxies crossed,
And the Sun went dark.
Dear God, You’re the only North Star,
I would follow this far.
Oh telescope, keep an eye on my only hope,
Lest I blink and be swept off the narrow road.
Hercules, you’ve got nothing to say to me,
‘Cause you’re not the blinding light that I need.
For He is the saving grace of the Galaxies!
He is the saving grace of the Galaxies.” -Adam Young
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Song of the Week: Shadows
Here at Sweepusaway.com, we believe that the power of musical worship is something that one should not overlook and that God finds glory in. Each Monday, we present a song that hopefully will encourage you and allow you to worship the Father. This week’s song is David Crowder’s: Shadows
Genesis 27 (Part 5)
26 Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come here, my son, and kiss me.”
27 So he went to him and kissed him. When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, he blessed him and said,
“Ah, the smell of my son
is like the smell of a field
that the LORD has blessed.
28 May God give you heaven’s dew
and earth’s richness—
an abundance of grain and new wine.
29 May nations serve you
and peoples bow down to you.
Be lord over your brothers,
and may the sons of your mother bow down to you.
May those who curse you be cursed
and those who bless you be blessed.”
Genesis 27:26-29
