God's Got This

In the last month I have seen just how quickly and easily a life can be taken from this world. And I've also seen that it doesn't matter how old you are. It's led me to say this, you definitely need to be ready and need to be secure in your salvation.You never know when your time is up.

I don't know if there is any coincidence to the people who have passed on. I've known all of them and they are connected by the school I grew up in as a kid. Warner.... these people were either someone I went to school with, or connected to someone I went to school with.

The first person who passed was an older brother of one of my classmates. His death was a mere accident and something no one would have predicted would happen. He was in his 30's. Too young. I look at myself being 27 and understanding that 30 isn't too far off.

The second death was the mother of someone I went to school with and a classmate of my younger brother and sister. I do not know the circumstances of her passing, but she was too young. Only in her 50's

My mom texted me and said that another person I knew passed away. She said that he came home, told his grandma he had a sore throat and 2 hours later was dead. He was only in his 20's Also a classmate of one of my brothers.

Then the last and most recent death was of a person who had been battling cancer for a year. Even though his passing was somewhat expected, it still doesn't make it any easier. He was only in his 20's as well.

This all has happened in the last few weeks.

Something my pastor said triggered a thought. Before he went on vacation he said that the devil is attacking. We have had numerous salvations for Christ and baptisms in the last few weeks that the devil doesn't like it. Now, your interpretation of these things might be different than mine and that's okay. Death is an emotional attack. We mourn, we grieve, and want our loved ones back. So much so that some really don't get over the death. This could lead people (and this is the pot calling the kettle black) to staying in a funk like that for awhile. Steering the mind and body away from Christ. And the devil winning.

I've been guilty. I gave in to the emotions the last few days and instead of giving it to God, I took it for myself. Now I know, time and time again, that I am not big enough to deal with it all. I know that I cannot deal with a lot of stress. I have figured that out the hard way. I also know that my God is pretty big. He's got big hands and he's got the whole world but also my problems ready to take care of always. I'm just bad at being selfish. I want to have control.

Never once did we ever walk alone. Never once did you leave us on our own. You are faithful God you are faithful. God, you have this in your hands. You know my path and you know what's going to happen. God guide my steps and ease my fears. God help me to know that things will be okay and you have everything under your control. Be with me and help me to not take control of what you have. In your name....Amen

Now to get out of my funk...