Under the Umbrella

Ever feel disconnected from God and you can't understand why? Things seem to be going OK, family life is good, church life is good, connection with friends seem to be going good, you are even reading your bible more, taking time out to study and meditate on God's word. So why the disconnect? Recently I received a blessing from a very special friend. It was something I had been praying for, a tool that would help further my cause in ministry. I'm still amazed that it happened. But for some reason I started to doubt myself, doubt that I could fulfill the dream.

Rainy days tend to make me want to cover up under the covers and just sleep away life. There is something about the absence of sun that causes me to go into a depression. I'm under the umbrella you could say. That is where I feel protected. What I sometimes forget is that I don't need the "SUN" when I have the "SON"! Instead of relying on the umbrella to protect us, sometimes we have to get out in the rain and let the "SON" protect and guide us. He already has a plan, he is the only one who can make our dreams come true, we just need to trust him. Are you hiding under the umbrella? Have you let fears hold you back from the purpose God has for your life? Maybe its time that you come out from under the protection of the umbrella and come under the protection of our Savior Jesus Christ!