Today, I’m thankful for security. Security in Christ. Security in who He called me to be. For years I worried about what others thought of me. I even wished I could be someone else. I’m so grateful, several years ago, while in a self-pity induced depression (wearing a mask of smiles so no one would know), He revealed His great love for me and His great longing for me to be the real me He created me to be. I will never forget that day as long as I live; as He opened my eyes, I was blinded by His love, my heart was seared and cleansed by His longing, His desire, the deep calling to the deep inside of me, awakening the real Margie. Everything became brighter, I was more alive, the depression was gone, joy returned, hurts were forgiven and forgotten, the pains of loss replaced with an obscure knowing that the future holds hope. That day, my Bible fell open to, Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” That day I found security. True security. Not man-made or self-created, because I know firsthand, that is temporal and fake. This kind of security comes from Christ alone. Do I sometimes forget? Yes. But, I’m so thankful that my experience was so real and tangible that when I do begin to slump, I remember! I get my eyes off of others and myself and look at Him and remember what He spoke to me.
So thankful for security.
