He Really is GOOD!

I had awesome conversations with two of my friends yesterday in which we reviewed the history and development of certain areas of our lives. As we talked I remembered the roller coaster of emotions that I have experienced over time. I remembered the feelings of happiness, excitement, confusion, uncertainty, peace, love, anger and contentment to name a few. I thought about no matter how wild the ride has been, the moments where I decided to trust in God were the moments where He showed up mightily on my behalf.

That may seem like such an obvious statement to make, but it’s hindsight for me. For years I blindly followed my emotions, allowing them to toss me back and forth like the waves of an ocean. This often resulted in poor choices and damaged relationships. I’m learning now to submit those raging emotions to my Father in Heaven.

When the questions start running in my head or the rage begins to build I feel the prodding of the Holy Spirit. He gently taps me on my shoulder to get my attention and let me know that I need to nip all of that in the bud. I turn my attention toward Him and He usually tells me to wait. If I listen, I wait expectantly for the resolution and it always comes. The conclusion of the story is always far better than I could have imagined when I wait on God instead of running ahead with my emotions.

When I look back and see how the Lord has taken care of me in every situation, it is so easy to say, “Yes, He really is GOOD!”

Deuteronomy 2:7 (New International Version)

7 The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything.