This morning I was awakened by the news alert alarm on
my cell phone. There was a report of a shooting in Ft. Myers, Florida. Yes,
another shooting. I really didn’t want to begin my day with bad news or with
more talk about Black Lives, Blues Lives, White Lives, and All Lives mattering.
I believe I’ve reached my limit. Instead of getting frustrated, I told myself
that God matters. Nothing else is more important to me right now than keeping
my mind on my Creator to keep my peace of mind. If I didn’t, I’d be somewhere
in a corner, in a fetal position and consumed with depression because of the state
of our nation. I’m not minimizing what’s going on in our country, but I’m fully
aware that what’s going on is way bigger than I am and bigger than all the
small organizations attempting to make a difference.
God matters and until we acknowledge
Him and realize He is in control, nothing will change.
Our country consist of
all God’s children who haven’t learned to live together. In my thoughts this
morning, I searched my own heart, thoughts, and actions then I told myself
again, God matters. I then thought about my own issues with my sons, my
personal life, my nieces and their future, my parents, and other loved ones who
came to mind. My final thought – God matters. I don’t have any power to change anything
except myself, so for me and my house – God matters. Staying focused on what
REALLY matters put a smile on my face and joy in my heart in spite of what’s
going on in the world. What truly matters is what’s going on in my heart - God matters.
