what’s with all the shaking?

My pastor said something awesome on Sunday that stuck to me..

“As the shaking intensifies, may our love and devotion towards You intensify”

-Pastor Phillip Menditto

I’m sure we all can agree that there are seasons in our lives where there is serious sifting and shaking occurring.  For instance, a death of a loved one or a family member loses a job, barely making ends meet or finding out a loved one has cheated on you.  The list goes on and on.. unfortunately.  Some of you reading this have already conquered something on the above list and many of you may be walking in it as I speak.. type.

Remember this.. the shaking will occur.. there are no exceptions friends.  We all must go through struggles and trials and it would be awesome if I could tell you that it was a simple, unpainful journey to walk through.. but I would be lying.  Nothing about the shaking is pleasant.  Many times it’s painful and uncomfortable and we’re left scattered.  One thing that is awesome during this process is the Lord’s faithfulness.  I actually find it to be beautiful.

As the struggles intensify may Your love and devotion for Him do so as well.  There is nothing like sitting at the feet of Jesus when you realize you have nothing else going for you.  There is an utter desperation when everything else is stripped away and you’re left with broken pieces all around you.  As your devotion towards Him increases, your love will automatically increase.. and “what’s love gotta do with it?”  ha!  EVERYTHING!  Love covers a multitude of sin, it mends the broken, repairs the damage, heals the wounded, casts away fear, and this can go on.  Don’t lose hope in all of the shaking around you.. instead, devote yourself to the Lord and cling to His love & promises.