Just Be

Easter 2020 Reflections of Mark 14:36 "Abba, Father," He said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Jesus asked for a different story. And He submitted to the story that needed to be done. God's will be done. This is my charge. In this season of lent and sacrifice and hard pressed focus, I'm reminded of some deep truths. God is in the midst of writing my story. It's not the story I necessarily want. Yet it is mine. From Him. That is intimate and detailed and personal. My response needs to be that of trust and hope. Trust His hand even though it looks confusing, defeating, and pretty sad sometimes. Hope in the big plan. His big plan. I hope for something more and I trust his provision in the waiting. I am made for something more. Eternity. I'm grateful for this life. It is a carefully thought out story. It's not haphazard or incomplete. It is full and unexpected in suc...