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Waves of life – waves of emotion… That’s what I feel like this morning. One thing life isn’t – is steady. Consistent. A plateau. No, that’s not life for any of us, is it? Rather, life sends wave after wave. Some waves are stronger than others. Some waves feel more devastating than others. Some waves bring in new life – sometimes even unexpected new life.

This morning as I sit having my Bible time, my mind is racing. So much so, that I had to take a moment and stop what I was doing to speak to God about it. My desire is not to have time with God so that I can tick a box. My desire is to hear from the LORD – to glean direction and wisdom from him. That’s hard to do when your mind is darting to and fro. Mine has been.

Today’s blog may or may not be for you. I don’t know. What I do know is that I am grateful for a space and way to get some of my thoughts out of my head and placed somewhere where I will not lose them. I know that God uses both the good and the bad times – the waves of life – to speak into the lives of his people. He doesn’t waste a hurt. He doesn’t miss the opportunity.

A group text went out this morning to my family. My Aunt has passed on to be with the LORD. She is no longer in pain. She is at peace. And so the waves of life – of emotion – are bombarding my senses this morning. My mind is remembering with fondness the multitude of memories my Aunt is a part of. My heart is grieved with loss, and yet rejoicing with relief for her. My soul is at peace with the goodness and faithfulness of our loving Father.

Some of you know this, some don’t. Years ago, before she passed, my Gram gave me her copy of “God Calling.” It is a daily devotion book. This book is more than just a devotion book to me, however, as it is also a connection to my Gram. Gram was a spiritual giant. Humble. Meek. Kind. Loving. Mighty in spirit. A prayer warrior. Her book was well worn when I received it (falling apart in the binding/loose pages), and marked up with passages that spoke to her soul. I’d like to share part of this morning’s passage with you. “Believe that I am with you, and controlling all. When my Word goes forth, all are powerless against it. Be calm. Never fear… Joy in Me. Rest in Me. Never be afraid. Pray more. Do not get worried. I am thy helper. “Underneath are the Everlasting Arms.” You cannot get below that. Rest in them, as a tired child rests.”

Man, that speaks to me right now. Underneath all these waves of emotion remains the constant that is my Heavenly Father. He is holding me. He is holding my family. He is drawing us into a place of rest. We have nothing to fear. God is in control.

Blessings.