sovereignty

To begin with, sovereignty is the weirdest word to spell.

After our phone conversation today, T and I talked for a few minutes about the sovereignty of God and how much responsibility that we have in that. He reminded me of a sweet analogy of driving our cars. When we get into a car, most of us put on a seat belt to protect ourselves in case of an accident. Now, regardless of whether we wear that seat belt or not, God can take or save life, it's entirely up to Him. Yet, He's given us a mind and the ability to be reasonable in how we behave with what we know to be true. I think if I started to say, "Well it doesn't matter if I wear the seat belt or not, because God can do anything He wants, He can take life or give it." then I fall into the danger of where does this principle stop. Should I just go lay out in the middle of a busy road "trusting" that God will protect me if He so chooses and will kill me if that is His ordained purpose? Of course not!

Our conclusion was that we are to act responsibly in faith. At the same time remembering that we are not in control, ultimatately it's not the seat belt that saves or takes life, but God.