Fill 'Er Up

Chris at Red Rock Canyon

The truth that God is with us comes up a lot in our Caregiver's blog. There's a good reason for that, actually. We need to know we are not alone. We need to know that God sees and hears us. We need to know that He is with us. Caregivers like myself often need to be reminded (over and over again) that God doesn't ignore us like people. He doesn't abandon or leave when the going gets tough. He just stays right here in our "here" no matter how it looks or feels. He's not afraid of "being with."

This morning, I read and reread Ephesians 1. There is so much in that chapter! But the last verse is where I got all the "feels." Verse 23 says, ...the church...is filled by Christ, who fills everything, everywhere with His presence. (NLT) Everything, everywhere would include right here... it includes me! It includes my son's room...the hospital room where we spent last week. God's presence in here.

That made me think about Psalm 139, which we frequently visit in our minds, Bible reading, and meditations. David said that there was no way to escape from God's presence. Maybe he even tried to think of someplace where God would not accompany him. He listed heaven, hell, and everything in between - the farthest oceans to the darkest places he could think of. Sometimes, I must admit - the darkest places are right here in my own mind. It can be a dark, scary place - but God is still there.

I don't scare God. He's not afraid to walk through my thoughts. My emotions don't make Him want to run away. (It's not like He could run away since He is already everywhere. Lol.) In verse 12 of Psalm 139, David says, even in darkness, I can't hide from you. To you, the night shines as bright as the day. Darkness and light are both alike to you.God is not blinded by my lack of clear sight.

No matter what, we have the promise in Psalm 139:10 - no matter where we are - if we can see or not - if we can feel or not- if we can think or not - even there Your hand will guide me...Your strength will support me. (NLT) I love that about God. 

Today, I'll remind myself that I cannot outrun God. I can't go anywhere that He is not already there. My thoughts will be on how He guides me when I cannot see or feel - He strengthens me when I am weak. He comforts me when I am afraid. But He will not leave me stranded, not even in my own emotions or thoughts. I'll be thankful that He remains with me and He can see clearly, even when I can't. That's why I can trust Him for one more day. Will you join me?

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