Tonight I am reminded of a song I mentioned a while ago. The chorus goes,

Don't stop the madness 

Don't stop the chaos

Don't stop the pain surrounding me

Don't be afraid, Lord, to break my heart

Just bring me down to my knees

These words are such a good reminder of my need for God.  

It's funny how you can approach things from all kinds of different angles. Before, I approached this song with such enthusiasm because before I heard it I was literally on my knees seeking God. After hearing the songs I remember just thanking him for everything. 
We gladly take the blessing but most of the time we don't want the hardships. I think Job sets a fine example of how we should be in times of trouble. Man! I can't imagine going through everything he went through! But despite it all he blessed the Lord. He went to his knees before God. 

the Lord gives and the lord takes away...blessed be the name of the Lord.

I want to recognize the goodness of the Lord all the time. I hate to say it, but sometimes I need those hard times. Sometimes that is what it takes to get me on my knees seeking God rather than depending on myself. So this time I am not on my knees because of feeling defeated by the madness and chaos...actually it is almost the opposite. I am on my knees seeking the Lord and humbling myself before Him. I need more humility.  I need him all day everyday. I am so very glad his grace never runs out on me!
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

Don't stop.

Man! It sure seems like the closer I grow to God, the more troubles come my way.

I guess we are guaranteed that though. The devils always at work. But so is God! I find that whenever bad things happen, hard times come, or everything is ridiculously busy, I'm on my knees a lot in  prayer. 

I heard a song the other day...it's pretty much exactly what I needed! The chorus goes,

Don't stop the madness 

Don't stop the chaos

Don't stop the pain surrounding me

Don't be afraid, Lord, to break my heart

Just bring me down to my knees

Nothing slips through Gods fingers. Hard times come, but his word says in Romans 8:37

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

No matter what comes at us, through Jesus, we have the power to overcome! We are MORE than conquerors! 

Yeah, don't get me wrong, it would be amazing if everything always went right...but then there would be no need for a savior. Honestly, if The Lord made everything go absolutely wonderful in my life I'm not sure that I would be on my knees every day asking for his grace. I wouldn't need him. 

So I say, 

Don't stop the madness

Don't stop the chaos

Don't stop the pain inside of me

Do whatever it takes, Lord, to give me your heart

And bring me down to my knees

Every struggle thrown at me allows me to grow. As well as the non-chaotic times :)

I'm thankful for everything God has allowed me to go through, and everything he has pulled me through. And all the amazing things he has planned for my life, and yours, as we follow in His steps. 

God is good. What? All the time.______ 

Oh! And Lord...DON'T STOP WITH YOUR LOVE. :)

And what makes all this even better is that we aren't in this struggle alone!