Tea Choice: uncertain-TEA? certain-TEA?

The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me: Your steadfast love, O Lord endures forever; Do not forsake the work of Your hands. (Psalm 138:8, ESV)

Uncertainty! Isn't that what life is full of? These days uncertainty seems to be the status quo. Many folks "sip" it daily. Sips might be the norm, but continuous gulping of uncertain-TEA can result in fear. One needs to remember the Lord and His faithfulness. One needs to be careful.......not sinking into a fear-induced despair.
Recently I have tried to "manage" the blows of life with a "bootstrap" mentality.
Pulling self up......Getting a grip.......Rather than fully relying on the Lord and His Word.

As the psalmist called upon the Lord, I should also cry out to Him and await His answer, allowing Him to increase the strength of my soul. (138:3) Then, I, too, can wait in an expectation of certainty as the Lord fulfills His purpose for me.

Certain-TEA, a tea sweetened by His love, to be savored with HIm.

Certain about uncertainty

4/30/11 That phrase is more than just understanding that the only certainty in life is uncertainty---as I have experienced first hand these last weeks. Yesterday’s My Utmost for His Highest devotion equated uncertainty with graciousness. A good thing. It was a lesson I needed to hear. It has obviously resonated with me over the last 7 years because it is a “well-marked” page and a worthy read! http://www.myutmost.org/04/0429.html

Chambers entry reminded me that “Certainty is the mark of the common-sense life.” (Where most Americans live—in a logical, calculated life of personal pursuits. Dotsy THOT) Uncertainty is the mark of the spiritual life.

To be certain of God means that we are uncertain in all our ways, (Chambers 4/29) (we generally have no clue or control of what lies ahead. Dotsy THOT)

With these prompts, I am encouraged to let go of my natural inclinations to plan ahead. May I be filled with breathless expectation, as I wait to see what God is going to do.

I may still be uncertain of the next step (in so many areas*) of my life, but I am certain of God.

*Having been without computer access most of yesterday, I was late “publishing” this entry . Before I even had time to post today (5/1) I received a call that the nurses think that Daddy has had another mini-stroke---not life-threatening, but a set-back. More uncertainty in Daddy’s care---yet certain of God’ gracious goodness for all of us. Practicing being breathlessly expectant.