Today, I was in awe of the sky.
Zoom in on those clouds.
Look at their details.
It was absolutely mesmerizing.
Such beautiful clouds.
And although I kept driving,
they still remained very far away.
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As you can see, there is a dark cloud overhead too. I got to thinking how this view is very representative of our lives. It’s so easy to focus on all the bad and the ugly and the scary in the here and now. We walk around with dark clouds over us. We get muddied down by the trials of the day to day. We forget to look ahead into that glorious light.
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I mean, seriously, LOOK at those clouds! (I know, I have an iPhone 7. You’ve seen better pictures, I’m sure 🙃)
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But really,
if this moment,
this day,
this week,
this month,
this year
has been feeling a lot like that dark cloud for you, I pray that you will take a moment to look up and out.
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The God who created those beautiful clouds has prepared a place for you too. And it’s even more glorious than anything we could imagine.
But, as it is written, What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)
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In a year that is quite unpredictable
In an election season that has us all on edge
In the middle of a pandemic
In the year 2020
would you just look at the clouds?!
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Would you take a second to S T O P and to remind yourself of the promises of God?
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•The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)
•But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
•And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
•He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22 )
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Hold TIGHT to these truths, friends.
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And then let’s turn around and truly embody Micah 6:8 as His people:
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly
To love mercy
To walk humbly with your God.
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Remember that He has called you here for such a time as this.
Love God, love people…yes, all people.
And check out those clouds. 💙
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