Sunday, June 27

"Faith is Held Hostage By Emotion"

As the deer thirst for the water, Lord
So my soul longs after you
My soul thirst for the living God 
Oh, my soul, longs after You


And I pour out my soul deep within me
Deep within me I pour out my soul
Draw me deeper, Lord
Deeper, Lord, in you 

I learned this morning that the proverbial rug may has (more than likely) been pulled out from under us.  Then, I get to church only to have the songs and sermon follow the path we have before us.  I am not sure where we go from here.  All I know is that my faith is no longer enough to sustain our household.  I need more in my storehouse.  I have depleted all I have and I am not sure where we go from here.  Normally, I would just say, "God will provide."  Well, I can no longer just say it.  If I don't believe it too, we will lose everything.  Literally.  The house, the vehicle, the "family" (dogs and cats).

Is this the point where I throw myself prostrate before the Lord and say, "Enough.  You win.  I am broken, bruised, bloodied and tired.  Take everything and see that your will be done"?  What if I am the only one?  Does he work the same if only one person is at that point?  Does my faith and broken-ness cover the whole household, or do I have to hold on and finish the rest of the ride for the entire household?  Am I being run over and crushed over and over until everyone is lock-step?  Are there any right answers to any of these questions?

When I think I'm going under part the waters, Lord
When I feel the waves around me, calm the sea
When I cry for help, oh, hear me, Lord and hold out your hand
Touch my life still the raging storm in me

Can I really sing these lyrics and mean them in the depths of my despair?  I am not so sure any more.

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