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Good Tuesday Morning to you and welcome to ‘Lessons by the Lake’ my new Video Blog Series.
I sure hope you are enjoying this new adventure as much as I am. I am not exactly sure what I will do when the weather isn’t nice and sunny, after all I do live in the Pacific Northwest. I may have to video from a different place in or around my home, but for now, I will enjoy the blessing of the great weather.
Roller Coasters!
Some people love them. Some tolerate them, and some just can’t stand them.
I’m in the, “I tolerate them” category. I used to love them and then my chemical make-up got all mixed around after I had kids and the silly things make me sick.
It doesn’t matter what category you fit into, or whether or not you have actually ever physically been on one, this adventure we call life is sometimes a roller coaster.
Wouldn’t you agree?
I have found in my life that there are ups and downs, cycles and patterns, and most of the time, my emotions don’t get in the way (or at least not like they used too). However, sometimes my emotions join in on the roller-coaster ride, which in someways I think makes matters worse.
Why do our emotions make matters worse?
Because, emotions react to the situation. They aren’t logical, and often times, or at least for me, are not founded in the truth or facts. Fear is a huge emotion that can make the natural ebb and flow of life seem, well, down right scary.
For the past 6 weeks we have been on a roller-coaster ride called “Job Security and Provision.” Not a fun roller coaster for sure, but one that we have been navigating through. My husbands job is moving out of state, and we will not be moving because we also have another “job” as pastors of a church, which kinda requires that we stay put.
There are options however: He can keep his job and commute 2.5 hours a certain number of days a week, or he can leave, giving up the security of a paycheck that pays all our bills, and provides our insurance. As we have been on this ride, not by our choice, we have been back and forth several times. Do we stay or do we go? If we stay how will it work? If we go, what will we do?
Through it all, I have felt like my emotions have been grounded on the truth in the Word of God. It has been “Well with my Soul.” I have been leaning into and trusting God was in control. A HUGE point of growth for me, since 3 years ago, we found ourselves in a similar situation, and my emotions where on a wild roller-coaster all of their own… Panic, fear, and uncertainty were the power propelling me at that time.
This time however, I have maintain a peace knowing that God is in control. While the answers from my husbands company have taken us up, down, and all around, I have been at peace trusting God would come through. It helps when you have a testimony from the past to stand on. It helps when you have seen God do the impossible in a similar situation.
Tweet ThisThe day this post goes live, is the day we have to make our final decision. I would like to say we have a firm answer for what we will do, however, we do not. We feel we have a direction, but are waiting for one more piece of the puzzle to fall into place. We are waiting to see what God will do in the next 36 hours.
The last few days, I have awaken to songs and promises from Scripture running through my mind. Through it all my eyes are on Him!
No matter what happens tomorrow, I can truly say, It is Well!
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Love this. I’ve been on that merry go round too. In fact just today but it is well with my soul because He is in control.
Oh Debbie, so sorry you are on the merry go round too – sometimes its fun, but other times its not. Yes you and I both can keep reminding ourselves that God is definitely in control!
Love this Debbie and what a great song you chose for us to meditate on. God has y’all in the palm of His hand.
Love & hugs
Thank you Patti – Yes, He does have us all in the palm of His hand – including you my wonderful friend!
A timely message. When something else takes over and the normal routine is disrupted, especially when the future is unknown it is hard to have that peace. But as you said He is our strong tower and He does know what is best. I’m grateful to ponder your message as we continue to prepare for what is next. Prepare is all that He has asked me to do, He hasn’t asked me to worry and fret or figure out our future, hmmmm. Blessings
Jennifer – that is so good .. prepare is what He asked the rest He is taking care of — such a good reminder for me too! Thank you for sharing and I am praying for you and what’s next for you – its going to be good! Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment today! Blessings
super job, debbie! you look so relaxed (for being on the coaster) -! Proud of your polish! I’ve not done another v-log since braces but will soon – have some back log to use up first. hope to meet at she speaks. and all that prep is enough of a roller coaster! ! blessings on your decisionmaking and persevering in hope and rest. xx
Thank you Sue! Oh, yes, you must do another v-log since you got your braces off – that will be such a fun reveal for those of us who do not see you in person, but rather just read your words. Yes, I hope to meet you too at She Speaks, it is coming so quickly and I have so many things to do to prepare for that too.
I am getting hooked on your vlogs! Love them and YES, it is well with my soul!
YAY!! I like that you are loving the v-logs and that you are hooked – that does my heart happy!
A beautiful music and a thought-provoking encouraging post.
I love and hate roller coaster though. I’m somewhere in between. 😀
Lux – I can completely relate on the love/hate with the roller coaster – and yes the music is beautiful – Laurel (the gal who wrote it) is a wonderfully talented musician.
Agree, emotions can make the ride of life much harder. Thankfully the older I get, the more I realize He is in control and while I allow myself to feel,
I don’t allow the feelings to overpower me. May God bring you answers soon!
Carrie – maybe that is the key – that I am finally getting wiser as I get older and relinquishing control comes easier. Something great for me to ponder on today. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Oh, and God has indeed brought an answer – and our response is more trust! LOL God is good.
Great lesson, Debbie. Believing with you that God is working the situation for His good, and for your family’s, as well. It is well. (visiting from #RaRaLinkup today where we’re neighbors)
Thank you for stopping by today Karlene. We have made a decision and are continuing to trust God that He will work out all the details as we walk it out in faith…. I shared briefly about it in my post on June 16 – Where’s Your Trust Part 2 – Let Your Light Shine ! God is good and it is well!
Oh these roller coaster emotions have such power to upset and send us spinning! But it is clear you are resting in the knowledge that God has this:) The longer we live, the more we truly grasp how to live and breathe in “it is well with my soul.” Great message!
Thank you Crystal – it is so true – the older I get the smarter I seem to get and I do better at letting go and trusting God! If only my younger self would have listened then 🙂 Have an awesome week.
Debbie, thanks for reminding us to keep our eyes on Christ. When we do then it will be well with our souls. Blessings to you and thanks for sharing this at #LMMLinkup!
Yes, eyes on God at all times makes it always well in any situation! thanks for stopping by
I feel the same way about roller coasters after having my sons also. I can’t go on them anymore, and I used to love them. I am praying for you all as you go through this. Thank you for reminding us of God’s provisions, and not reacting to the emotions in the moment. Blessings to you and thanks for sharing with #SocialButterflySunday! Hope to see you link up again this week 🙂
Kelly – I don’t know what changed in our chemical makeup and hormones when we had kids, but it definitely is a dower for the amusement park rides. But, I have other things to keep me occupied. Thank you for your prayers. God defintely has been teaching me about not reacting to what I see but trusting in Him. I did linkup this weekend but I was a little late.
I have been thinking of you and praying that you get answers. You have been so good at being patient, I know that it’s hard. You’re like me, you want to “do” and work your way through it. But sometimes that’s the lesson. I love “It is well with my soul” it is one of my favorites. And it is so encouraging and inspiring to watch you go through this and the calmness and peace that you are radiating. I hope that the “piece” falls into place and that you are rewarded for your faithfulness, no matter which way it goes! xoxo