Dustballs

Psalm 103:14
"For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust."

Isn't this a comforting thought? We've all heard the phrase, "God won't give you more than you can handle." But I know I often doubt that I'm on the same page with God in that how-much-I-can-handle department. God places us in situations that can only be survived by resting fully on Him. And I think He does that intentionally--to see just how we'll turn to Him. (and maybe when).

But I do think it's comforting to be reminded that even though we may be going through something and think God has more credit in us than we could ever deserve, He DOES remember what we're made of. He created us. We are His special masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) and He spent time thinking about us...who we'd be...what we'd do...how we'd live for Him. He has not forgotten that He formed man out of the dust of the ground. (Genesis 2:7) He knows full well that we will return to dust when we pass from this life. (Genesis 3:19)

And He knows there are days I feel like I'm going to crumble. That is when it is crucial that I rest in His arms for support and trust Him to carry me through.