When the earth all around me is sinking sand, on Christ the solid Rock I stand. When I need shelter, I go to the Rock (I Go to the Rock)

I was moved tonight by this song. I've always enjoyed Whitney Houston's version of it, but tonight even more so. I'm not sure why. I've felt this year in need of the Rock more than ever. It is such a joy to know there are some things that are never changing---namely God and His Son and His love for us. It's an incredible comfort to know that no matter what happens, we're okay. Nothing happens that surprises God or that He is unaware of, and that everything will eventually work out for our good. Even if we go through some really horrible things, or even death, we won't be separated from Him. Our souls are securely in His grip, and no man can take that from us. Hallelujah! I'm glad to meditate on these thoughts. I stayed home from church yesterday because I didn't want to infect anybody with a weak immune system, but I feel off kilter now. There is nothing like worshipping God with those who are of like mind. I mean, I read my Bible and prayed, which is all well and good, but I missed the fellowship and discussion that happens within the church. I need the church more than ever, and I like to believe that I have a role to play in the church as well. I shouldn't say that I like to believe I have a role, when the Bible clearly states that I do have a role. I will correct myself here. In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul writes:

The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up only one body. So it is with the body of Christ....Yes, the body has many different parts, not just one part. If the foot says, "I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand," that does not make it any less a part of the body. ....Now all of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it. (12, 14-15, 27)

Point well taken, Paul.