I remember growing up, there was a honeysuckle bush that grew on my houses fence. My friend, Stephanie Davis and I would sit against the fence and suck the honesuckle and talk about boys, Amy Grant, and solve the worlds problems as much as any 11 year old could.
Life was good.
I remember riding my bike down by the pond at the end of the block and tempting fate while riding “Devils Ditch”. I remember feeling invincible and scared all at the same time.
Life was good.
I remember going to my middle school banquet with Matthew Caldwell and sitting on the front porch swing in my blue Taffeta dress and my 80s hairdo. I remember wanting so bad for him to hold my hand on that swing, and when he did I nearly passed out.
Life was good.
I wish that I could go back to those days, I wish that I could have that carefree spirit. I wish that I could go back and be that innocent again.
Why is it that we, as adults, get so caught up in our every day life that we forget how good life is? Why is it that we fight, argue, bicker about things like who the next President will be that we forget that God is still in control. He knew that I would fall down the “Devils Ditch”, He knew that Stephanie would lose her brother the next year to a drowning at the YMCA, He knew that Matthew Caldwell would not be my knight in shining armor much to my dismay… because he was in those tomorrows. Yet he still held all of our hearts.
He is in this tomorrow to. He knew who the next President would be before there was time. He is already there. Whether it be McCain or Obama, He is not shocked nor is he alarmed. He is not going to be thrown off his throne over the outcome.
He is still God.
And life is still good.
I am God, the only God you’ve had or ever will have—
incomparable, irreplaceable—
From the very beginning
telling you what the ending will be,
All along letting you in
on what is going to happen,
Assuring you, ‘I’m in this for the long haul,
I’ll do exactly what I set out to do,’
- Isaiah 46:9-11 (The Message)
So, do your part and vote and leave the rest to the One who already knows.
God is still on His throne, and my life will still be good because He is in it 
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Heather, this is so beautifully said. I am taking confidence that God is “not shocked nor is He alarmed.” AMEN! Thank you for being such a breath of encouragement today.
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Well said Heather !!
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Heather, this echoes what John Fischer said today in his Catch of the Day. There is a link on my site.
God is always in control!
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I remember when the hardest challenge of life was picking out my wedding dress and how I would wear my hair. 5 years later wow — life has changed. But God has not — that’s very comforting!
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Great to know, and great to be reminded of it too.
Thanks.
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So thankful for the many messages of God’s sovereignty coming from pulpits and blogs. We can certainly trust Him. I’m actually excited to see what God is doing!
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Heather,
Thank you for the reminder. I really needed to read this today. And tomorrow, if the other guy wins, I will read it again through my tears.
Your faith through fear, heartache, and pain has been inspiring.
God Bless You,
B
Thank you for this message Heather. I have been so caught up in this whole election thing that the omniscience/omnipresent and omnipotent aspects of God have in some ways been put on the back burner for me. Thank you for helping me to remember that no matter what happens…God is still in charge.
I pray I remember this tomorrow!
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I definitely needed to remember this today. Thank you for the reminder! This post brought a peace to my heart that hasn’t been there for quite some time. I also will carry it over into the rest of my life (funny how I thought it was there already….). Lots of love today Heather and thank you for taking the time to respond to my potty training question! =-)
Yes – very well said. One of my favorite quotes is:
“Don’t be afraid of tomorrow. God is already there.”
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amen! life is good and our God reigns :heart:
He is indeed good. I give Him praise for you, Heather. I thank Him for His Hand in your life. I thank Him for the way you share Him!
Have an awesome day, friend…filled with love.
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Heather, what a blessing to read your words this morning!
Thank you for reminding me of our Heavenly Father’s goodness. Whatever happens God IS in control, Amen!
Thanks for the reminder, Heather. God IS good, ALL the time.
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a good reminder for those of us who are a little scared about a new president that plans on bringing so much “change”. Thanks.
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Amen and Amen girl!
Bravo and Amen!!
Life IS good! :heart:
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I’m praying that the Lord would intervene in this election in a very unusual way.
I’ve been encouraged by reading Psalm 34, and I love this commentary from Michael Youssef in his book, Empowerd By Praise:
“Regardless of how dire your circumstances appear, you can live in faith that God is sovereign over the universe. Nothing happens without His permission. So live in the confidence that He protects you and provides for you. Don’t ever doubt that God’s everlasting arms are underneath you. His wings are sheltering you. His eyes are watching over you. His powerful hand is upholding you.
God’s Spirit is empowering you. His mighty army is sent to defend you. God is with you. Yes, He is ever-present with you.
Praise the Lord!”
I guess with that assurance I can accept whatever outcome God ordains, but I can still fast and pray that He might do something that can only be explained as miraculous.
Amen Heather. God so graciously reminded me this morning through this verse that He is in control! Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. It has brought me peace all day and I haven’t worried for one second what tomorrow holds! God is good.
Thanks Heather for a great post today. I needed to hear this also.
Thanks also for all of your great posts. You are an inspiration, as are so many of your commenters. It is always a joy to come here. God bless.
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What a great post, thank you, Heather! ~B
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Thanks for that great reminder, Heather. While I might be alarmed, God is not, and that’s what matters!
I couldn’t agree with you more!
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That was a beautiful post.
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