I have to be honest... I've questioned God a lot lately. But I'm not sure it was really GOD I was questioning, and not just this idea of Him I was really questioning. I don't think that I'm really thinking of Yahweh when I think negatively of God. I think it's more of just this self-centered version of Him that I've made up. You know, the one who drops everything for you. The one perfectly lined up with your Ryan Gosling ideals. A little bit ridiculous, no?
And those who know your name put their trust in you,for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:10
This was in my Jesus Calling devotional yesterdayyyy I think? I think it was yesterday's. That or today's. But I'm pretty sure it was yesterday's. Haha. Anyways. It kinda hit me. God has not forsaken those who seek Him. He hasn't forsaken me. He's not hiding away laughing at my pain. He's not wondering why I'm still trying. He doesn't have his little Natalie fly swatter to smack me down when I try to get close to Him. He listens. He protects me. He avenges me. Verse 12 of that chapter I quoted up there... here's what it says:
For he who avenges blood is mindful of them;He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
he does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
I dunno about you, but I rather like that. God does not forget my cries. He not only hears these cries, but He goes on to not forget them. I mean, He hears millions of afflicted prayers a day, minute, second...moment. He constantly hears us. And each and every cry, He takes the time to remember. That's kind of a big deal. Can you remember every complaint ever said to you? I doubt it. You probably have learned to let those complaints roll off your back. But ours don't roll off of God's. It's a little bit beautiful. Just saying.
I just thought I'd share that tonight.
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. (:
~Natalie.
P.S. - B. Reith = ♥
