Fred Reinhart (Michigan, USA)
God is not a God of disorder but of peace — as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. - 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV)
When I was a child, I loved riding the merry-go-round. Watching the world spin by in a blur was fun. Getting dizzy and trying to walk a straight line after hopping off brought laughter from all my friends. Life was simple and easy.
Years later, as a husband and father of three girls, my life was often complicated and confusing — even with the joys of family, college, and a new career. I sometimes felt overwhelmed by money worries and managing my family’s busy schedules; and by concerns about war, economic downturns, and political disagreements. Trying to keep up with the fast-paced, spinning world was no longer fun, and dizziness was no longer enjoyable.
Then I remembered something about riding a merry-go-round. At the edge, you move fast and things rush by. You have to hold on tight or be thrown off. At the center, however, it is calm. In the same way, when life seems out of control, God is unaffected by the speed, challenges, and complications of human life. God offers us a dependable and quiet refuge in a fast-changing and confusing world. Moving closer to God brings peace.
God is a refuge from my fast-paced life.
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