Psalm 125

Psalm 125 
English Standard Version (ESV)

 The hour to hour weather is hard to predict, especially here in Ohio.  The sun will be shining, and an hour later it will be snowing.  Soon after that, the rain will start, and when we're about to wrap ourselves in total misery, the sun will come out again.  It flattens out a bit from day to day, but it can still change a lot.  The predictability of San Diego leaves us jealous.
  If you set your mood according to the weather, or according to how people around you act, or according to the world news crisis of the day, you'll be in constant turmoil, seeking affirmation or steadiness from forces unable to provide it.
  If, however, we trust in the Lord, who is eternal and never changes, we aren't like a tree that is buffeted by the forces around us, but rather we stand tall and confidant like a mountain, able to withstand the forces of nature and the changes in people around us, because the Lord carries us in his hand and will never let us go.  This is the blessing of discipleship--it centers us and gives us confidence to live into our calling, to go forth and serve, faithfully.

May you know that God will always be with you