Anniversaries and birthdays, death and burial... start, middle, it-is-finished endings. We are separated and we are divorced, but from what dear reader? Before you stop reading this out of concern that it will plummet you into despair, read me out.
He was there
God is gracious. I snort some air from my nostrils, mouth closed, lips turned up at the corners in a grin. I keep feeling like I am looking backward in time with keen comprehension of Gods previously present plans. This is the oddest statement, and my current reality. He was there before and He was there during and He is already there looking back, but it is me that feels the deja vu and the wonder about how "... in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
I see younger, twenty-five year old newly married me... I discovered 1 Corinthians 7:10-11. You must look this scripture up dear reader... I will not spoon feed you during this bit of writing. This piece may be for you and if this is so, you will do your homework out of curiosity and get out your bible to follow along. I will give you a hint regarding the instruction I received: Stay & Reconcile.
On the heels of this command, in despair and desirous of hope fulfilled, I read 1 Corinthians 7:12-13. My clue to you references: Belief & Willingness. Divorce is not an option... again, you must go to scripture to get the completed picture.
Gracious and faithful
The hope I longed for was addressed and lived for a moment in time that lasted 25 years. Continuing in 1 Corinthians, 7:14, I learned that God is gracious and faithful to those who commit to his will for them. This points to: Sanctification & Holiness.
I lived 1 Corinthians 7:15
Two years ago, I lived 1 Corinthians 7:15. I knew of it at twenty-five and at fifty, I let it be so, speaking these words: I am not bound. I echoed the words I am not bound two short days ago, my past and present colliding and concluding somehow; a fulfillment of sorts that strangely makes sense. The message: Live in Peace.
Surreally suspended
God gave me clues; God instructed me; God made clear to me what would be, what to do, and is yet to be: I am partially living the what is yet to be part of it all. Forgive me dear reader, I just can't help but be surreally suspended in space and time. Looking back I see him everywhere all the time. Looking forward, I can't help but know that he is my sustenance and without him, I have no substance. He truly is my all in all, all the time.
Let us finish here with decoded scripture "Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches" (1 Corinthians 7:17).
You see dear reader, he knows. We are called and he fulfills: he works all things for the good of those who love him. Praise God, I know he loves me. He loves you too... it is only a matter of time for you to live into knowing this to be true, for and in, you.
If I may be ever so slightly bossy dear one. Read scripture. "It" is all in there. Gods plans are always perfect, even when we have no clue how everything turns out.
He was there
God is gracious. I snort some air from my nostrils, mouth closed, lips turned up at the corners in a grin. I keep feeling like I am looking backward in time with keen comprehension of Gods previously present plans. This is the oddest statement, and my current reality. He was there before and He was there during and He is already there looking back, but it is me that feels the deja vu and the wonder about how "... in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
I see younger, twenty-five year old newly married me... I discovered 1 Corinthians 7:10-11. You must look this scripture up dear reader... I will not spoon feed you during this bit of writing. This piece may be for you and if this is so, you will do your homework out of curiosity and get out your bible to follow along. I will give you a hint regarding the instruction I received: Stay & Reconcile.
On the heels of this command, in despair and desirous of hope fulfilled, I read 1 Corinthians 7:12-13. My clue to you references: Belief & Willingness. Divorce is not an option... again, you must go to scripture to get the completed picture.
Gracious and faithful
The hope I longed for was addressed and lived for a moment in time that lasted 25 years. Continuing in 1 Corinthians, 7:14, I learned that God is gracious and faithful to those who commit to his will for them. This points to: Sanctification & Holiness.
I lived 1 Corinthians 7:15
Two years ago, I lived 1 Corinthians 7:15. I knew of it at twenty-five and at fifty, I let it be so, speaking these words: I am not bound. I echoed the words I am not bound two short days ago, my past and present colliding and concluding somehow; a fulfillment of sorts that strangely makes sense. The message: Live in Peace.
Surreally suspended
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| Rings represent holy commitment |
Let us finish here with decoded scripture "Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches" (1 Corinthians 7:17).
You see dear reader, he knows. We are called and he fulfills: he works all things for the good of those who love him. Praise God, I know he loves me. He loves you too... it is only a matter of time for you to live into knowing this to be true, for and in, you.
If I may be ever so slightly bossy dear one. Read scripture. "It" is all in there. Gods plans are always perfect, even when we have no clue how everything turns out.
