A String of Metaphors (Literalism?) to Make a Point

I was feeding my dogs when I realized something.

God (the universe, existence, what have you) provides for us because He must.

All we have to do is align with His will and then, BAM, it’s yours.

You don’t have to force anything.

Forcing things that don’t fit will never work out for you, no matter how much you try to make things fit that don’t.

My terminally ill beagle, my goofy black lab, and far-too-intelligent chihuahua-schnauzer mix are all waiting on their master to dispense nourishment each time it happens.

They expect it as much as I expect to blink in the next half-second span. They have that immutable trust in their provider.

They just know it is coming, and that is enough for them. We should all be as expectant as our pets are with us.

There is no need to misconstrue receiving provisions.

Perhaps we’ve scattered seed in many places, but our hearts are set on one thing alone.

I’m moving from dog metaphors (or literalism) to the area of farming, but my point stands all the same.

Provision comes because God willed it so, and that is the way it must be. He provides us with everything we need, exactly when we need it.

God is a being of sterling character, never letting us down because He knows what is best for our paths.

Even His “no” is as valuable as a “yes.” Once we learn this, we will never fall into the pit of despair and question everything ever again.

Sometimes the things you want to happen in your life are years ahead, and are you willing to wait the years it takes to get there?

It took me a long time to understand that God’s plan is the best plan. I don’t want to come across as having it all together, since I’m just as fallible as any other person who has questions.

But when I look to the source of all things, I find my peace in every situation. Things going south, awry, or just plain wrong (from our limited perspective) don’t mean as much when we realize One who has all things in His hands means everything for our ultimate good.

Sometimes we want to test our boundaries, test those things in our lives that we aren’t as sure about as our own breath will come in the next few moments.

Right now, I’m feeling pulled in multiple directions. Finding the right direction is paramount to me.

I suppose what’s next in any way is better than where I currently am.

Growth and persistence are the keys to the future, after all.

You can’t have the last laugh about a situation if you’re reluctant to laugh in the first place.

I don’t mean this in the sense of being smug, either.

What I mean is you’ll find that ultimate joy when you let go of how you think it should work and understand that God is the One who brings you there.

Just as my dogs know I’m going to feed them, so, too, do I know God will fill me with what He needs to fill me with.

And just as the farmer knows when the crops will be due (I must be shifting metaphors because I’m tired.), we also know when our harvest is on the horizon.

There may be a variety of goals and desires out there, but I’m focused on one in particular.

I don’t believe in chasing things or people. I believe the things meant for us will arrive in the form they are meant to, at the time they are meant to.

Waxing sentimental about God’s provision is where I am at tonight. Is this where I will be forevermore?

Nope.

My journey sprawls ahead on the many vistas of the future. And I’m just fine with knowing that. (Seriously, why all the metaphors today?)

Look.

The future may be uncertain, but the God who provides is as sure a thing as the sun rising tomorrow morning.

But we need to remember timing in all things.

 The sun rises for those of us in the United States at a different time than those along the Pacific.

Do I wish the Almighty would clobber me on the head with synchronicities that I can’t possibly miss in my day-to-day activities?

Yes.

In fact, I’ve had such things happen recently, and I have no explanation other than intervention from on high.

Some people might find that crazy, but I say they’re just not paying close enough attention in their own lives to notice such things in theirs.

There are some things I cannot shake. And I stand firm in my beliefs about them.

My job is to be expectant and not doubt that the wishes of the Almighty will be fulfilled in my own life.

May you also find your path aligns with something higher and be expectant of things you hadn’t considered.

Shalom and blessings to you.