The Uncertain Crash of Reality

Sometimes life just feels as though it is all going where it needs to, things just seem....Well, too good to be true. And often times when it feels that way, the crash is too close to contain. I have been deeply prayerful, thoughtful, and certainly attached to the idea of finding that something that's been missing in my life, or I thought that that something or someone had found me. As it is still too soon to tell, hopes are seeming to diminish, no feelings are definitely the same, but the situations complications are becoming more present and prevalent. Why can life not just be a fairy tale? Well the simple answer to that is, if it were no one would learn to truly rely on the Lord through the storms and trials in their life. I am clinging to the JOY that the Lord will bring me when the storm has subsided:

James1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him""

WOW:) That is just such an encouragement to me at this very moment in my life. Where the reality that is facing me is most definitely uncertain. There may be a crash, but there also may be a happy ending. It is up to the Lord and how he wants to use me in this area and time of my life. I want to grow closer to him, closer to the one who saved me and has freed me from the burdens that face me! I want to face the trails and also know that, even when I think that I can't handle what is going on, and when I feel like I am about to just crumble beneath the frustration, pain, hurt, etc; he is there to carry me through.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I have to be patient and bear with those around me no matter how difficult it may be, this life was not made to be easy, but made to grow us together in strength and love. To hold each other up and help one another along in difficult times.

Ephesians 4:2 "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love"

I am learning to just keep my eye on the prize, Jesus, and keep my focus on him. He is testing me and I hope that I am doing all that I am supposed to, it is not easy, but he doesn't want it to be. He wants me to cling first to him above all else, BEFORE he provides something or someone else that I cling to for protection and love. So as I wait for the uncertain crash of reality to set in, I keep my eyes on the Lord and know he will lead me through with Joy in my heart and love abounding. But first I must ABIDE!