We can't hide form God, He is everywhere. But why would you want to hide from someone who not only knows you but loves you so much more deeply than anyone ever could? 

What does it mean to be chosen by God? How can we hope to put something like that in perspective? Taking in God's Grand Scope and Scale are not easy things to do. We break it down into that single focus, who is Jesus Christ. 

Building something worthwhile, something that lasts requires the plans. It is only with the plans that God provides can we succeed in the things He wants us to do. 

Life isn't about what you have, what you own, working hard to acquire the latest iPhone or the keys to that sports car. The writer of Ecclesiastes is keen to point out that life is about "who." Who is at your table? Who is in the embrace of your hospitality? These are the people who reflect God's love back to you. 

What is your gift? How are you going to use it? We are blessed by the Lord to do certain things well. We need to open our hearts and our minds to receiving and growing the gift that God has given us, so that we can bless others as well as ourselves. 

Exodus 34;21 gives some good advise. Put aside all that busy-ness, all the rushing around, all the getting stuff done we seem to focus on doing, and take some time, to rest, refresh, and be with God. 

We don't always get the happy ending we are looking for. Or do we? 
Trusting Jesus and living life His way fills us with real hope.

We need to trust God that He's got it. Trust God that He is going to provide. It's the best place to be, living in His loving promise. 

How can we be afraid of something and find joy in it at the same time? 

Sometimes we get caught in life's storms, but if you trust in the Lord, He will bring you safely through into the clear sunshine of the other side.