"Hurricanes in Houston. Tornadoes in Kansas. Earthquakes in California. Avalanches in Everest. Tsunamis in Asia. Welcome to life on our planet. The same gravity that sticks our feet to the floor throws curve balls through the air. One day we're well. The next day we're sick. At Christmas we get a bonus. In January we're in debt. If your victory depends on the right circumstances, you may as well wave the white flag and surrender to defeat. Just go ahead and take that snort. Gulp that fourth gin and tonic. Binge and purge that pizza, a side of garlic bread, and a half gallon of mint chocolate chip. Sleep with that jerk again. Eat, drink, and be miserable.
OR...you could make up your mind that you're in with God, standing upon that rock, for the rest of your days. Paul called it being found in Christ. No matter how long it's been since you've seen me, He is where you can find me. Whether my health flourishes or fails, that's where I will be. Richer or poorer, I've made up my mind. In the light of day or dark of night, find me in Christ Jesus. Spouse or not. Kids or not. Job or not. I have made up my mind.
When you've made that decision and given your heart, mind, and soul in all their fissured parts: and when you've given your past, present, and future to Him who is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24); and when you know you're absolutely in, come what may....congratulations!! You're out of the pit and your feet are on a rock." Beth Moore
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