Messiness

My pastor once said, "God is in the mess." I really think so. In fact, I am convinced. The Bible is full of messy situations and there is God, right in the middle of it all. Today, was a messy day. It was one of those times when emotions surface, tears flow, anger flashes and people were ugly. Someone commented to me...it is a real mess. I started looking for God. I started listening for God. I heard God...God was in the words coming out of my mouth. I said things like, "God is still bigger than all of this" and "God is able to bring good out of this." I even said, "God will help us through this tough time." This was not wishful thinking. I experientially know this because I have been through a lot of messes and God is always faithful. In the midst of brokenness, discouragement, and pain, God often is most clearly seen if we are open. So God, I am open. I am praying. I am believing that you love these people more than I do and you know how to calm storms, heal hearts and bring peace. I am waiting on you as you are in this mess.