July 21, 2011 with 10 Comments

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Things I just Don’t get

Some things in life I just don’t get.

I don’t get the entire weather system and global warming.

I feel it. I know it exists. I wish I could walk around with a portable fan it’s so hot these days.

But I just don’t get it.

I don’t get why poop makes grass grow. Or why shots make people better. Why couldn’t popsicles make people better instead? I don’t get expiration dates on yogurt and sleeveless jackets.  I don’t get year long Christmas stores, and shoes with wheels on them.

But more than anything sometimes I just don’t get God’s work in my life.

I believe it. I know it’s for my own good, but sometimes I just don’t get it.

I don’t get why suffering births character. Or why waiting grows faith. I don’t get why pain makes the heart softer and disappointment makes the longing for heaven greater.

I don’t get why God is invisible, and people too visible. I don’t get why obedience in the little things can be harder than running a marathon, or why life is so hard.

I don’t get why evil is still winning, and children still hungry. I don’t get why money runs out but need never does, why time is so short for things that matter most.

I don’t get why death is not optional for life to begin.

But just because I don’t get it doesn’t change the fact that it’s true.

My nephew has been trying to memorize Job 23:8-10. He complains that it’s hard to remember. I told him it’s my favorite passage in the whole Bible. Here’s what it says:

“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I do not perceive him; on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him. But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold”.

I’ve been listening to classical music all day long. I believe it should be the next illicit drug. It has altered my mood and sedated me in a way that I haven’t felt for some time.

And in the quiet of the hour, in the softness of the sound, I’m just starting to get that God’s ways are not my ways. I’m starting to understand that I don’t have to fully get it, or see it, or even feel something to know that it’s true.

But when my color finally changes to a soft hue of gold,  I’ll know.

I don’t have to get God.

I just have to believe him.

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  • http://ZCxz Milo

    Amen. Without faith it is impossible to please God. He rewards those who believe. Dan 12:3. ….they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. Don’t try to understand only obey and lead in righteousness and in due time God will make things clear to us. I don’t know how you could think of all those things you do not understand.
    He is wise and does all things wisely. That is enough.

  • Ruth

    Such a great reminder this morning. One ofmy favorite verses!

  • Lori Ridder

    Ahhh…and your timing (really God’s) is spot on today! Just got news of some dramatic and life changing news on my job…and now need to make decisions on whether this career ends after 30 years or I scramble to find another job with my company locally before they move my position to Dallas. Hard decisions, but I know God has a plan here and I am trusting Him. Love Job 23:10…it has sustained me for 2 years now and continues to do so. Thanks for the reminder Lina – you are a blessing!!

  • Terri Lovely

    Thanks Lina! Great perspective eloquently put!

  • Gina

    Morning :) beautifully said. Milo also beautifully said. Thank-you for sharing! Reminds me of your poem book. Great way to start my day.# im thankful 4 God and the way he does things and for my family and 4 the wonderful people God has put in my life. :) :) :)

  • ramzi

    I always listen to classical music, it is my favorite music. maybe getting old.

  • Gina

    Hi ramzi. :) classical music beautiful! Opera powerful.have a. good day :) :) :) Thanks Dr.L wow how we grow! :)

  • Ana-Maria

    I think year-long Christmas stores are creepy. And I will start listening to classical music as therapy:)

  • emily

    Ohhh I needed that Job 23:8-10
    reminder.
    Great post Lina!

  • Betsy

    Beautiful post, Lina. In a time of great personal tragedy, my brother who is a pastor sent me a card signed like this:
    ON OUR WAY TO 24K