Mighty indeed is the Cross

It has been some time since my last post not because of neglect but because I didn't know how to word my life and all that has been developing with my walk with God. I didn't want pity and I didn't want honor from anything that I would post. When God works in our life it is for his glory, and He is indeed working in our lives every second, every breath, every step. What ever seconds might pass (heavy or light), whatever breath might be inhaled (quickened or relaxed), what ever step might be taken (unknown or sure). Praise goes to the One who is worthy, Him only.

This month has been full of ups and downs. Through them all given time I have begun to see the good in them all. The good in the sunny days and the good in the rainy days. The key is not to look at the circumstances but to look at the cross and see that all peace and joy comes from the death of the precious lamb. This month I have tried to carry burdens that are too heavy for me to carry, I have tried to heal my own broken heart and I have turned my eyes from the Lord. But the beauty of Grace is that it is unmerited favor having nothing to do with my works good or bad.

When I was revealed to this truth peace and joy flooded just like we are promised, for grace was abundant. A story of peace began a month ago when I realized that a class I needed to take in the fall is only offered in the Spring. I've been meeting with the professor of that class to possibly arrange an independent study and I have taken many trips to the education building to find alternatives to remedy this kind of critical problem. Last night I received an email from this professor and was faced with the reality that I would have to wait until spring to take this class meaning that I won't graduate for another semester. Peace flooded me and instantly I found myself searching for classes to take in the fall, joy showed itself in me through smiles and happiness. Once again I was reminded of the beauty of walking in God's Will and what it is like to trust the cross and see God's faithfulness.

I don't understand all that has happened and I don't know all that is to come but if faith is taking a step when you don't see the whole staircase and faith is letting go of control of my life and handing it over to God then I still have much faith to be tested. As do we all. But remembering cross and all that was accomplished there peace and joy will surely come.