You rarely see a local
newspaper anymore. Growing up there were two things that were read; the bible
and the newspaper. Seems like back then we were eager to know what was
going on. Not much has changed. It is reported that adults now say they often get news on a mobile device (58
percent) than those who get news on a desktop or laptop computer (39 percent).
About 96 percent said they access news via the internet. Today we
no longer wait for the paper to hit the front
porch.
My grandfather would read the
paper as he was watching the evening news. My Gran would
read her large white bible while listening from the dinner table. The newspaper
was a sacred as the bible it seemed. Both provided answers. As a youth, I would
skim the comics and entertainment sections. For some strange reason, I loved
the classified section as well. I believe it’s called Craigslist these days.
In high school, I joined
the Journalism Club. My teacher, Mrs. Allard, gave me a crash course in
writing. She handed out the writing assignments and set the deadlines. We had a
strict deadline for stories because the paper printed
twice a week.
In class, she covered Who,
What, Where, When and Why and How? The 5 W's! This is
a very basic writing format. She taught us that if you don't have these
questions answered you don't have a story.
I think about my
life’s story and I want God to answer that same format to bring me the
answers I am searching for. Why do I put God on a strict timeline? I pray that
the Lord will forgive me for questioning His timing. I pray that he will
forgive me for not trusting his process. My life story cannot be covered from
beginning to end within two days. I realize that my story is much more
important and will take more time to develop.
Like Job in the bible, I
often ask, “Why me Lord?” Job is answered by God and reminded that God is the
creator of all things. We are not God and, therefore, we don't
have the ability to understand why he does what he does. Job 38:4 While I do
not always understand why I am suffering. I know that I can bring my pain
and grief to God and trust that he is in control.
The story of my life is
beautiful and sweet. It is authored by God. It has many pages, although how
many I do not know.
Here are the answers to
my story:
Who?
I am Gods Child
Read John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he
gave the right to become children of God.
What?
For His Plan
Read Eph 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God
prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Where?
For His Will
Read Gal 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who
lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of
God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
When?
For His Timing
Read Ecc 3:1
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:
Why?
For His Glory
Read 1 Cor
6:20 For you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.
How?
For His Sacrifice
Read Romans 5:8
But God shows
his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us
I pray that you patiently
wait for God to reveal the plans for your life. Only God knows the answers to
your beautiful story. May you rejoice in His presence.