A lesson to carry over . . .

I love my car radio. I love to listen to the radio. Let me be specific - I love to listen to music on the radio. My favorite station is WRBS. Today the afternoon personalities, Jack and Erin, posed the question, "what lesson did you learn in 2012 that you are going to carry with you into 2013?"

I've been pondering that this evening . . . I believe that I have learned A LOT in 2012. 

What ONE lesson did I learn that I will carry to 2013? I am not in control. I don't have to be in control. Worrying can't change anything - especially the things that I can't control.

God is in control. There are a number of songs and verses out there that encourage me in this endeavor to carry this lesson. Twila Paris - God is in Control. Kathy Troccoli - My Life is in Your Hands. And more recently, Chris Tomlin - Whom Shall I Fear. I love these songs. I find myself singing them and relaxing as their comforting words wash over me. 

While I'm not in control, as Chris Tomlin sings:

I know who goes before me

I know who stands behind

The God of Angel Armies

Is always by my side

The one who reigns forever 

He is a friend of mine 

The God of Angel Armies 

Is always by my side 

Chris Tomlin references  a scripture in 2 Kings 6: 8 - 23; where in verse 17, 

And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

This song reminds me - while I'm not in control - I don't see and know everything going on around me either. It also reminds me that I am definitely not alone.