Today I sit before you as a mom of a child that has reached the status of High School Graduate. Last night was of much celebration of hard work and determination to reach this achievement. Speeches were given from administrators, the principal and fellow peers sharing words of things that students have overcame, pushed past, and have conquered. Words trying to encourage, motivate and excite them about their future. This is all exciting. A new season that is waiting for each and everyone of these individuals. A new world awaits them like they've never experienced it before.
As I went home and reflected upon the evening, my heart began to ache just a bit about the words that had not been said. Words of Truth perhaps were not spoken over these young adults that are chomping at the bit to be let loosed into the "real" world to live life. I'm thankful that my son got those Words of Truth spoken over him...not only in this moment of his life but in each season of life that he has encountered. How many is that true of? Even those who like myself who graduated 25 years ago who are daily needing Words of Truth spoken into my life. We all need this!
Friends, co-workers, and relatives can give great advice, practical tips and help to inspire you through a season. Those are fantastic and very much needed, but there is only one place where there is TRUTH and STRENGTH that will never waiver and will always see you through and His name is Jesus Christ...His TRUTH is found in His written Word. I know for a good part of my early married years I would pick up the telephone and call my mom or a girlfriend for marital "advice" if my husband did something or didn't do something...so I guess I was on the phone quite a bit! They gave wonderful advice and mostly Godly advice, however, I didn't go to the One that could actually help the situation.
Let God fight your battles. You are not alone in this life. No matter what challenges or obstacles you may be facing God is more than able, more than willing to see you through each step of the way. Having a support system is fantastic, but airing things that need not aired is difficult to learn. I had to give advice to myself in regards to sharing my frustration and irritation about my husband in search for "advice," STOP talking to others before talking to God. Proverbs 16:7 says, "When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." Now, don't misunderstand me here, my husband is not my enemy. When I hold an anger or discontent in my heart toward him I am treating him as such. Retrain my mind-set to go to God first. Isaiah 26:3-4 says, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal."
Picking up the phone or sitting with a friend and venting away is an easy way to release built up frustrations. It's a quick way to get opinions, advice or what we hope for...quick fixes. This may be a temporary salve. Changing our ways to be ones to look for Truth in Christ may be overwhelming or intimidating at first, but God knows your heart and will meet you right where you are. Mark 10:27 says, "For with God all things are possible." You can call out to God asking Him to meet you, venting your hurts, frustrations, dreams, desires, anything that you need advice on seeking Him for your future. Let me tell you...He will meet you! The Message versions of Isaiah 42:16 says, "I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country." A perfect Truth for daily living.
One of my most favorite quotes is by Corrie ten Boom, "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to an All-Knowing God." Whatever your future, even just your day may hold God has got it all under control. He is The Source...our source. We need to tap into that Truth Source daily.
Class of 2013...Students, Parents, Administrators, Teachers, and those connected to, may these Words of Truth be spoken over you as a new season begins.
Take care & be blessed.
Christy Krezman
