“But as soon as they were at rest, they again did what was evil in your sight.” Nehemiah 9:28a
I’ve been thinking about how when my life is fairly comfortable, I’m not prone to cling to Him. I start to live under this illusion that I’ve got things under control. And faster than fast I slide into self-absorption.
I don’t want Him to have to make my life uncomfortable so I’ll live from His strength and not my own. I guess that’s where discipline comes in. The daily-ness of walking with Him and not just in trials. I’ve always known that. But you can know a lot of things.
I need Him in rest. I need Him in trials. I need Him in work. I need Him at play. I need Him when I’m getting along great with Dan. I need Him when I’m failing to serve Dan above myself. I need Him when I’m hanging in there as a mom. I need Him when I’m overwhelmed by the task. I need Him when I feel close and connected and in a mutually-serving relationship with my friends. I need Him when I feel far away from them and can only think about what they can do for me.
I just read that Nehemiah verse today and was reminded of my need. All the time. Let’s cling to Him.