Each of us
has thought, "That may work in the movies, but not in reality." We may
not like the face of reality, especially when it appears hard or unkind. Reality
can be scary, challenging, and nerve-racking. However it can be calming and
give its beholder a sense of hope and confidence for the future.
God gives us power to make decisions,
to be creative, and to change. Power is a strange phenomenon. Once acquired, it's
very difficult to give up. Power can become an addiction. John Dalberg-Acton observed,
"Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." The
healthiest use of power comes as we seek to share it with others.
The
issue is not to seek more control and power in order to compensate for our
limitations, but to trust that God is at work in our lives for our good. Psalm
62:8 confirms that we can go to God any time and pour out our hearts to him,
for he is our refuge and hope for change. This is God's reality and the way for
peace and confidence in a world that is ever-changing.
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