Lord Alone
“The Lord our God is Lord alone!”
Sisters, I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve hit a wall. First, it was COVID, and now this. It’s a lot. Emotionally, it’s a lot. Spiritually, it’s a lot. Relationally, it’s a lot. I’m a little afraid to write anything because our climate is so charged with hurt, anger, and outrage.
There are many moments that I feel vulnerable when writing JOANIE posts, but today is a different story. Today, I feel wide open. As if there are internet trolls just waiting to come out and tear me apart if I make a wrong move. It’s in these moments when I’m truly tested. It’s in these moments that I have to ask myself,
Do I care more about what others say about me or what God says about me?
I know I’m not the only one. It’s hard NOT to care what other people think. It’s exhausting trying to play the game of politically correct - because there are no winners. We all fall short - not saying or doing the right and perfect thing all the time. And, for some reason, we’re all ready to remind each other.
But when I fall short, I know that Jesus sees my heart. I know the Lord, our God, is Lord alone! I trust that Jesus sees what my intentions are, and He knows who I am. He is Lord alone, and His words must mean more to me than any attack heading my way because He decides who I am and what I’m worth. If I can just keep my eyes on Him, I’ll be fine.
Father,
Thank You for seeing who we truly are. Thank You for choosing us despite our failings and littleness.
God, teach us. Teach us how to look to You. Teach us how to keep our eyes set on You. Remind our hearts that You decide our value - not our friends or our family or our social media following. Teach us how to speak the truth - no matter what the haters might say.
God, we love You. Set our eyes on You. Amen.