Madison Sanders Writes

Image Credit: Texture - Scrap 1 © John Nyberg via freeimages.com What do you do when things are bad? So bad that you can't see anything good? Chaos and confusion have become your constant companions. Everywhere you look, things are messy. Things that should be together have fallen apart. The only way to survive is to look for the treasure in the junk heap. Look for the one thing that gives you hope. Look for the thing that buoys your soul in the midst of the storm. Trust me, it's there. There is something worthwhile in the junk heap.  In the midst of your searching, you can count it all joy because you find patience. Searching through the junk heap requires patience because the treasure is hidden in the mess. You won't find it at the top of the pile shining with a golden light around it saying, "Here I am!" You can count it all joy because you are recognizing and benefitting from the depths of His mercy and grace. Going back to the junk heap reminds

Jesus, you are the hope I cling to  When my world doesn't make sense When it comes crashing in You are there Just like You've always been I will rest in You You are my refuge, my rescue I will look to You As everything else grows dim I find You in the quietness of my soul I feel You most when I let go I hear when You don't say a word You touch me when I am alone Thank you for reminding that nothing has to make sense It's okay if I don't understand You said no mind can know what God has in store So, I'll trust You in this ocean I will follow You through the wilderness Knowing You're not done with me yet