God is Involved

You know those icebreaker games where everyone has to say one weird or interesting fact about himself or herself?  Well the one I often use is that I know all the words to the movie Titanic. Embarrassing, I know. It's kind of a long story best left for another time.

I was reminded this morning of one of Leonardo DiCaprio's (Jack's) lines from the film: "I'm involved now." Kate Winslet's character (Rose) is contemplating jumping off the back of the ship. As Jack tries to talk her out of it, Rose essentially tells him to go away.  But Jack responds that he can't; he says "I'm involved now."

I promise there's a reason I'm bringing this up.  I was reading today's psalm (Ps 138:1-8) and was especially struck by the last line: "The Lord is with me to the end. Lord, your love endures forever. Never forsake the work of your hands!"  The thing is, we are all God's creations.  He has invested time and effort into creating us.  We are the work of His hands, and He is invested in our lives.  But God tells us more than Jack tells Rose (of course).  God doesn't just say "I'm involved now" and that He can't leave us.  He tells us instead, "I have always been and always will be involved.  I will be with you to the end.  I will never forsake you because I care about you too much.  You are mine."

I find myself at a point where I must make some important decisions.  I must choose a path, and it is so comforting to remember that God will always be with me.  I may not always feel His presence, but He is here, guiding me with His gentle hand.  He will help me make this decision, and He will stay with me no matter which path I choose.