Strength For Today

As soon as I pray, you answer me;
    you encourage me by giving me strength.

Psalm 138:3

I have noticed a thing or two as I now enter into my 54th year on this spinning marble.  One of the things I have noticed our reaction when things don't go the way we want, even to the point of going horribly wrong.  You see, when things go wrong, we usually take one of two stances: 
     1. We get angry and blame God for everything we think is wrong in our life, questioning His love and even existence; 
     2. We cling to Him because we understand that without Him we wouldn't have the strength to continue on.

Say what you will, but this has been by direct observation over and over and over.  And it all boils down to that "R" word which tends to terrify the timid and worry the proud.  I'm talking about RELATIONSHIP!  When the Sheriff's Department hires new folks, I am allowed time to talk with them and explain who I am and why I do what I do (drink coffee, give out Tootsie Rolls, etc.) and the main thing I tell these new hires is this: "My purpose here is to build relationships with you because, should something happen and you need to help, you aren't likely to want to talk to someone you don't know."

Hmmmmm.......How's your relationship with God?  Do ya'll talk, have a nodding acquaintance in passing, or do you ignore Him?  When (not if) your life takes an unexpected turn, wouldn't it be more comforting being able to talk with someone who you not only have a relationship with, but also is big enough to make a difference and resourceful enough to take care of you and strong enough to carry you?  

Just sayin'