wishing you porch swings and compasses

I like to think of my life as an ongoing tapestry or as a journey through an ever changing landscape. The path I am on was made by Him, and I work to trust Him even if I get bogged down.
Change, and adapting to it is inevitable. The journey gets arduous. The tapestry gets lumpy.

Most change requires a big step towards Him. You see, since I am a math type person, I REALLY like linear equations. Predictability makes me feel smart, secure, and in charge.
BUT life isn’t like that. It changes. We change.
If God is my navigator, I MUST set sail. Letting Him lead means I must be humble and in charge. If I insist on being in charge, THAT is when I get scared and run aground!

Where better to place my trust than in Him?
Difficult times happen. He sticks with me through it all. Sometimes people walk away and I wonder if I ever mattered. But then I remember. I matter to God. And God reminds me to keep giving love, it lights the world. As I give, I notice so many people who just keep sticking with me and loving me.
It is then that I remember that I am blessed beyond measure. I can rest and know that it isn’t a scary journey. It is a glorious adventure.
Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.”
Just yesterday I was freaking out! I was overwhelmed because we have to figure out a bunch of strategies for our family. I felt like a crazed lion, Pacing and roaring.
Today I realize (once again) that as we research, God will lead our hearts.
Life is manageable, even in torrential storms.
Speaking of storms, my dad and I used to watch massive thunderstorms, perched on our front porch swing. Never once was I scared, really.
Dad was at my side. Inside, the lights (or candles) were on. I knew 100% that the storm would pass. The sun or stars would return.
How metaphorical is that?
Today, I wish you comfort, joy, peace amidst your storms, and love. I wish you porch swings, compasses, thread for your tapestry, and His hand to hold.