He came into the coffeeshop
in a wheelchair
with such a JOY,
even though
his disabilities were many,
yet still communicating with JOY
without a voice
yet punching a screen
that enables him to communicate.
To see someone
who has so many disabilities,
yet functions so well
with such a peace
that it makes you question
why do we complain
about the little things
and why do we
make mountains out of molehills
creating issues
where there are no issues.
And then you see those
who have things that have happened to them
that they had no control over them
and they are pressing forward
going beyond
what appears to be disabilities
because the ability to do
what appears impossible
has become possible.
when you see
And then I found out that
he not only graduated from college,
yet accomplished so much.
So as he sits in his chair,
I sit my chair
wearing all my woes
that are striving to steal my joy
as they prick at my soul.
BUT now they are falling off of me like scales.
As moments before I entered the coffeeshop
I was looking into the eyes of a dear friend
whose 62 year old brother just died.
No words needed to be spoken
as sorrow steals the show.
And now here I sit
with the ability to sip my espresso
to have a date with GOD
that began with complaints
so HE could lick my wounds.
BUT GOD goes beyond just licking them
as
HE becomes so REAL
as my sorrow now
is for so many
who are hurting
who are lost
who are in circumstances that are beyond comprehension.
BUT GOD KNOWS.
BUT GOD IS STILL GOD.
BUT GOD is aware of all things.
BUT most of all
HE is aware of you.
Your comings and your goings.
Your good and your bad.
Your joys and your sorrows.
BUT GOD
is all we do have that is
THE SAME ALWAYS.
GOD IS ALWAYS
the STILLNESS in a deep storm.
GOD IS ALWAYS
the HOPE in a sea of despair.
GOD IS ALWAYS
our companion when there is no one to be found.
JOY returns to my soul
because of the man in the wheelchair
whose JOY is contagious
and has reminded me of
BUT GOD IS ALWAYS GOD
therefore
"I will praise the LORD no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of HIS glories and grace.
I will boast of all HIS kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. Let us praise the LORD together and exalt HIS name. For I cried to HIM and HE answered me!
HE freed me from all my fears" (Psalm 34:1-4).
So
Wherever you are,
Whatever you are experiencing,
Whatever you are feeling,
look up and remember
there is a silver lining that breaks through ALL THINGS
and it begins with a
"BUT GOD"
(listen to the song below) https://youtu.be/1t1mUHbFCGg