The Age of Uncertainty

"Consider what great things He has done for you." 1 Samuel 12:24

I am in a season in my life right now that I affectionately (insert sarcasim) call "The Unknown" and it's so much easier to allow myself to dwell on all the uncertainties and cave to the temptation of wondering if God sees me and knows my plight than to stop and rehearse all that He's done for me. Why is that? A long used trick of our enemy is to keep our focus off of the faithfulness of God and to try by any means possible to discourage us from being in the Word so that we're not reminded of Truth (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:97). My short history in this life tells me one thing - God has a 100% track record of faithfulness in my life. He has NEVER failed me, abandoned me, or rejected me. He has never NOT been there when I've asked for guidance, protection, or rescue. He has never laughed at me when I couldn't figure something out, when I needed Him as my daddy, my friend, my confidant or my pursuer. He has only ever been my protector, provider, healer, restorer, redeemer, Savior and the giver of good gifts in my life - even when they come in packages I don't understand. Who else can I say that of? When I read this verse I realize there is surety and power in considering what great things He has done for me. God has not changed and His track record in my life will never change. So, I will ask myself (and you) these questions today...

1. What are the unknowns in your life? Make a list.
2. Consider the great things He has done for you. Make a list. (If your list is like mine, the great things He has done for me FAR outweigh the daunting unknowns that I currently face. Such a relief!)
3. Get into God's Word! Find a promise to claim about each unknown on your list. Here's an example of mine: UNKNOWN: How long am I supposed to renew my apartment lease for? PROMISE to claim: Psalm 74:17 says, "It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter." This verse reminds me that God understands time frames, lease terms and deadlines. He created the seasons on this planet to last certain lengths. He set the boundaries for our earth - clear starting and stopping points. In a similar way, God knows the boundaries of my next lease term and by faith, I trust Him to guide me in how long this next "season" should last.
4. Spend time in prayer, lifting up each item on your list of unknowns and pray the truth of God's Word that you've found into each situation and then leave them with the ONE who is faithful and has proven Himself trustworthy in your life!