I have been reading an awesome book by National Community Church‘s pastor, Mark Batterson. It’s called In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day. It’s a mouthful, I know… but it’s also been a headful and a heartful to me. Every chapter has challenged and inspired me in ways I haven’t experienced in a very long time. I wanted to share a few passages with you from the chapter I read today on uncertainty.
p. 82 “Lion chasers are often considered crazy, but they are able to do these things because they aren’t afraid of uncertainty. They don’t need to know what is coming next because they know that God knows. They don’t need explanations for every disappointment because they know that God has a plan. Lion chasers refuse to settle down because they want to experience every divine twist and turn that God has in store for them.”
p. 92 “Do we really believe that God is ordering every footstep even when it feels like we’ve taken a misstep? Do we really believe that God is sovereign when nothing seems to be going our way? Do we really believe that God is good even when bad things happen to us?”
p.97 “I can’t promise that everything will make sense on the near side of eternity, but that shouldn’t shake our confidence, because our confidence isn’t contingent upon our circumstances. Our confidence is contingent upon the character of God. Our circumstances may not make sense, but we know that God is planning His work and working His plan.”
p.99 “Lion chasers are humble enough to let God call the shots and brave enough to follow where He leads.”
As a pretty anal, obsessive-compulsive over-planner, this chapter really hit me hard. It’s so difficult for me to truly leave things in His hands and believe it will all work out for the best. Like that old saying goes… I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know Who holds the future… I am honestly just trying to give ALL my uncertainties to Him now.
nice thought represented by my friend.
here is one recipe
Apple Carrot Hummus Sandwich
a. ½ Pita, whole wheat or plain b. 1/8 – ¼ C Basic Hummus c. 1-3 t Walnuts, finely chopped, d. Carrots – freshly shredded is best e. Apple slices – thinly sliced, tart apples such as Pippin or Granny Smith f. Ginger – sprinkle ground ginger or add minced fresh, to your taste
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