If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:7-10
The truth is that God never leaves us or forsakes us. God is the Reality. Jesus Christ said, "resist not evil," for Jesus knew that God is the reality. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. "And we know that God causes everything to work for good for those who are called to His purposes."
I love the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers, lied about, and unjustly held in prison. Thirteen years of his young life gone. His response when his brothers finally showed up was one of total love. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Genesis 50:20
Learning to trust God completely is what surrender is all about - trusting God no matter what appearances look like. Learning to "stand still" seems to be a difficult undertaking. "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord." 2 Chronicles 20:17 Jesus said, "be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33. We can learn to overcome the world by remembering who we are in God. The Kingdom of God is within.
Florence Scovel Shinn said, "All disease, all unhappiness, come from the violation of the law of love. Man's boomerangs of hate, resentment and criticism, come back laden with sickness and sorrow. Love seems almost a lost art, but the man with the knowledge of spiritual law knows it must be regained, for without love he has "become as sounding brass and tinkling cymbals." 1 Corinthians 13:1
Florence Scovel Shinn is my favorite metaphysical author. You can read the books of Florence Scovel Shinn online or listen to "The Game of Life and How to Play It" free of charge. Please make a donation to the organizations after you read and/or listen and if you find the book(s) or audio(s) useful.
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