God is Greater than my Highs and Lows. These four symbols are everywhere now. So many of my friends have them tattooed on their arms. These four symbols hold so much significance in my life lately. I knew this statement held true before, and now it’s speaking out again. My 2017 was full of so many highs. In February, I got a new job. I had been praying for a while for a marketing job in the entertainment realm. Just when I was about to give up on this prayer, something happen and God came through. Earlier that month, my sister got married – a huge high. In July, my baby sister got married – another high. My extended family came to town and we made so many memories – a high. I traveled to more states last year than ever before – a big high.
Life was good. Everyone was so proud of me. I had so much joy. But in the midst of the highs, my time in the Word was becoming increasingly non-existent. I turned to myself, relying on myself, incredibly dependent on myself. I mean, I got this…I didn’t really need God right? Things were shaping up for the good. It’s not like I needed to be on my knees crying out everyday. Right? I’m in a good place.
Wrong. Neglecting God during the high moments of my life didn’t sustain my joy and peace. Neglecting God during the high moments of my life turned the moments that followed into lows. And because He’s so awesome, He’s reminder was gentle. He was gracious in His conviction that He is greater than my highs. I am reminded of God’s power when I am confronted with a trial, mountain, storm or whatever life throws at me. But it’s imperative that I also remember His power when I’m on top of the mountain and passed the storm. He’s greater than the mountaintop and definitely greater than me on the mountaintop. I have joy because He’s greater. My prayers were answered because He’s greater. My family is together because He’s greater. I am who I am because He’s greater.
“Look, God is greater than we can understand.
His years cannot be counted.” Job 36:26 NLT
My 2018, however, has been kinda foggy so far, honestly. Full of emotional lows. I have been doubting myself and my strengths. I find myself comparing myself to others that I admire. My faith doesn’t seem to be as strong. Just going through the motions. I am exhausted…looking forward to my next day of rest. I’m more anxious and overwhelmed. Feeling disconnected. My time in the Word has been okay but there’s always room for improvement. And in the middle of my emotional pity parties, I turned to myself, relying on myself, incredibly dependent on myself.
Aaqila, do you not learn?
I look at my circumstance wondering if I’ll ever have a high moment again. Where’s the God that blessed me all last year? Where’s the God who created a way out of no way? Where’s the God that brought families together? Where’s the God that gave me peace that surpasses all understanding? God, where are you now that I am low?
He says, “I am here.” Relieving my doubts and calming my fears, He acknowledges my situation and assures me that He’s greater. I will not be defeated because He’s greater. I can walk in victory because He’s greater. I no longer need to be anxious because He’s greater. I will remain steadfast because I know that turning to God during the low moments of my life makes the moments that follow greater highs.
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27
This week’s memory verse really hits. home. It says, “ We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 Even in the lows of life, there’s hope. If I truly believe that God is greater, then I must also believe that I cannot and will not be destroyed.
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