Many
people know that I’m planning to open my own animal sanctuary one day, that I
hope to create a refuge for the two, four and no legged wonders of God's
creation. But the part I never talk about is how much of a fortress I want it
to be. Any kind of facility with animals, especially larger or wild ones, needs
good safety and security measures, but I harbour a bit of a "prepper"
or survivalist mentality - I want to be sure that I'm prepared enough that my
family and the animals in my care are taken care of even if the world falls
apart. Which leads me to spend a lot of time thinking about fences, security
cameras, canned goods, off-the-grid power sources etc. etc.
But what
this Psalm has made me realize is how much do I consider God to be my rock,
refuge and fortress? How much do I trust Him to ensure my safety and provision?
Or to ensure the world doesn’t actually fall apart. I am confident the dream to
create such a place and care for his creation comes from Him, but how am I
including him in my plans to make it happen - or better yet trusting His plan
to make it a reality? It’s so easy for us all to start making plans and forget
to include or even consider God in them. Do we ever stop to ask what God wants
our lives to look like? What God wants us to do?
The
praise song ‘Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’ says:
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour*
Let us
this Lenten season, pause and reflect on wherever God is calling us and how His
plans are shaping our lives. Let our faith (and our plans) be made
stronger in the presence of our Saviour today.
Morgan Buckner
*©
2012 Hillsong Music Publishing, written by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, and
Salomon Ligthelm.
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