It’s part of the Christian life, I suppose. Mostly, my present state has to do with low, human emotions. During seasons like this, I am so glad feelings are not the gauge for true faith. Feelings are feelings. Faith is faith. Never confuse feelings with faith. If our feelings didn’t waver, there probably wouldn’t really even be a need for faith?
In the year 2000, July 5, to be exact, my Dad’s shrimp trawler burned at the dock. It was not a total loss, but still very huge. The boat would need to be rebuilt from the hull up. That very day I rushed to the coast of North Carolina to be with Dad during his grief.
It was during my Dad’s low season that I learned a life-lesson as I overheard my Dad telling the Lord: “If I never ‘feel’ Your presence again on this earth, I’m still going to tell someone everyday how very great You are!” Dad didn’t let His emotional, physical, and mental numbness keep Him from praying, spiritually. His feelings put his faith on trial, nevertheless, his faith prevailed.
So, on my somedays, like today, even though I “feel” unable to pray, I pray anyway. Faith is the victory. My victory.
Presence Matters Most!
That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love.
Pastor Kerry Willis
1 comment:
PK, thank you thank you. There are days when I just don’t have it in me to pray-I figure He doesn’t want to hear from someone so ungrateful as I am. Thank you for reminding me that is in those days when He and I need each other the most. Karen
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