Foundations of Creation Part IV

Creation is God-driven.  Creation is the power of God on this earth.  Whether it be a garden, a book, a child, or a nation, the fundamental nature of Creation is the same.  Because of this, it means that we must ask God to aid in any of our creative efforts, because without Him, we fail.

I read a book recently on the military and political maneuvering in America during the year 1776.  It was the first time I undertook a specific study of this time period in American history.  As I listened, I marveled.  I know the fruits of that time, I am blessed to live free today because of their sacrifices.  I marveled at how insurmountable the obstacles were.  My heart hurt as I read about defeat after defeat.  I kept waiting for the tide to turn, for God to show His hand.  And then I realized, God's hand was in it from the beginning.  He first had to form and shape the character of the American people and their leaders; then He had to harden that character in the furnace of affliction.  When He was finished, He held a tool that He could use to cast the light of liberty across the world and generations.  He Created man's freedom, and He is not finished with it today.

Pick an element of your life.  Be brave enough to look at your life and spot your largest funnel.  Face that void, and "with firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence" get on your knees and pray for God's hand to fill in the void, and lay a foundation for a life of godliness.

Then get to work.