Immeasurably More
Sometimes I tell myself a story. Usually, it is a story where I am the underdog, misunderstood, and finally the hero. Today, my morning started with a story. Changes at our granddaughter’s school left a gap for my mind to race to extremes, to have mental conversations with people not present, and to triumph as the savior of the day. The stories I tell myself include a minimum amount of truth, a high level of emotion, and a naïve telling of the story. Missing is the power and presence of Christ.
When Christ is present, truth triumphs. When the power of Christ resides, hope springs eternal. The story transforms to an expansive adventure where God is the hero of the story. This is so much better than the small story where a person is the hero.
If you notice that you are being called into a small story, I encourage you to stop. Look to Christ and listen to His voice. You will hear words such as....
God is able to make all grace abound to you so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly John 10:10
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us, Ephesians 3:20
The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, Ex 34:6
I love you, my friends. Place all your hope on Christ. He is faithful!