My Anthem as a Segway into a Study of Romans 8

(The majority of this post was written 12/6/2008.) I have not blogged since... too long. Much has been going on--too much to include in a blog post--but rest assured that the Lord is still imparting grace and mercy to His children.

Though you do not know all the many details of my recent "joys" and "sorrows," I will tell you of a song fresh in my mind that reveals what I think many of us experience on the inside. Jon Foreman, in the song "Your Love is Strong" (Spring EP), sings, "Why do I worry? Why do I freak out? God knows what I need. You know what I need. Your love is strong."


These lyrics could be the anthem of my semester. In Marriage and the Family today, Professor Puls read us a story about God's provision. We then spent the rest of the 55 minutes sharing stories about how God has come through for us in a way we could not foresee. Reflecting on this semester, I see how God has cared for me in the midst of my worrying and freaking out. I am sure He was calm all along. I did not see His hand working clearly but as through a darkened glass (Romans 8:11-12). God is mysterious, even to those who know and love Him, "for who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" (Romans 11:34) Even so, He cares for us. Perhaps if we would draw close to Him and seek His wisdom, we would mirror His steadfastness instead of wavering or shaking. Seriously, why do I worry or freak out? Romans 8:31-32.

I could incorporate more of Romans 8 into this post, but I've opted instead to do a study on the chapter in its entirety and plan to discuss it in my next post.