When the Mighty Waters Rise

I went to a service at the Rescue Mission last night. Funny and neat is that every time I go into a service, the Lord meets me there and the message and music speak about what 'was, is, or what will come' into my life. Last night was no different.. except all 3 would be in play by the time I got home.


The Lord had said to me that 'my life was going to be totally different.. changed.. by September 24th.. it's happening.. but at least I felt comforted more or less by the fact that I had a home to be and rest in. Although I knew that to be temporary, I was not ready to hear the news that I heard when I walked in the door last night. "The house is up for sale, and we need to begin to look for another place to live."


For those of you who do not know, we just moved to Las Vegas in June from the east coast. We left all behind at the word of the Lord and just came to the west coast with a few meaningful and necessary items.. not to mention our 4 wonderful dogs!


I am adventurous and love to travel.. I even love change.. but THIS.. this.. seems like WAY to MUCH! No family, no friends, no job, no ministry, personal and relationship issues, a house still waiting to be sold back home, debt, a car that needs replacing soon, and well.. just everything that once was fairly nailed down is now NOT. Everything it seems was in some kind of boat just moving forward and now it is on the Mighty Sea of Turmoil.. things have been tossed out of the boat and are floating around some place... just out of order.. and out of my reach.


I'm not sure if this does not describe it better... let's say you are an astronaut and you and your stuff are safe in the Ship. Suddenly the Door opens and you and your STUFF are carried OUTSIDE into DEEP SPACE and are floating around. Thank God I am tethered to Him... and my stuff is too.. I guess.. but it just seems like CHAOS... which I hate.


This morning after hearing my 'cry' last night.. the Lord lovingly and graciously took me to Psalm 32:6 & 8. "Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely..when the mighty waters rise, they will NOT reach him."


"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you."


"I will not fail you, nor abandon you." Joshua  1:5


Last night I felt deep within that there was nothing to worry about... in fact, I knew it. I think what I struggle with most is being totally surrendered at times.. though it is right and good.. I just know that I am not in control of what happens and when life gets where 'the mighty waters rise' and is tumultuous.. I feel the winds and sometimes grow weary... 


But.. my God knows what He is doing, when, and how.. and I will trust Him.