But it's not the most important thing....

When we go through especially troubling times in this life, it's really quite easy to let ourselves become consumed by them. Even if we are praying a lot, we can find that most of our prayer time is spent asking, sometimes begging God to intervene in our situation. A lot of really terrible things happen in this world that can drive us to our knees, and the good news is God really does care.  I know in our situation that not only does God care, but He has a plan and it's in motion. It is extremely important to me that our situation is resolved. But today, as I was on the elliptical listening to the Revelation song, I realized ... contrary to how I've been feeling lately, it's not the most important thing. As I worshipped God, singing the Revelation Song at the top of my lungs, the important thing is what began to consume me.

I felt surrounded by the sheer magnitude of God, His holiness, His glory. I felt the heavy weight I've been carrying for so long begin to lift. And I prayed a much different prayer.

Lord, our family belongs to You. Help us not to be consumed by the things that happen in this world. Don't let us be distracted; let our eyes remain fixed on you. Through every circumstance, no matter what's at stake, I pray that our lives would bring glory to You. I pray that we would truly be a family that lives our lives full of faith and adoration for You. No matter what happens in any situation we face in this world, we will praise you. Whether we burn in the fiery furnace or whether You deliver us, let us bring glory to your name.

And that.........that is the most important thing.