“I try to fit you in the wall inside my mind. I try to keep you safely in between the lines. I try to put you in the box that I’ve designed. I try to pull you down so we are eye to eye.
When did I forget that you’ve always been the king of the world? I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world. How could I make you so small, when you’re the one who holds it all? When did I forget that you’ve always been the king of the world?
Just a whisper of your voice can tame the seas. So who am I to try and take the lead. Still I run ahead and think I’m strong enough. When you’re the one who made me from the dust.”
These lyrics are from the song “King of the World” by Natalie Grant. They are a reminder of what is all too familiar to us all. We easily forget! In the business of life’s circumstances, we often forget who is King over our circumstances.
My family has been in an adoption process for over four years. We are nearing the end, but recently were told that the end would not come until after the first of the year. How easily we forget that God is King over all things, even adoption processes.
A week ago, out of the blue, we received word that we must prepare to travel and meet our daughter. The past several days have been a whirlwind of preparation and emotion. This long journey is nearing the end. There were days we (by we, I mean me) wondered if this day would ever come. There were moments that we (by we, I mean me) doubted.
Oh, how easily we forget that God is King of the world. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, the Psalmist reminds us to be still and know that He is God (Ps 46:10). When all around us seemingly unravels, the Psalmist is not telling us to run or even panic. In fact, he says, “Be still.” The only thing we should do in those times is be still and know that God is King.
I have been reminded once again (not for the last time I am sure) that God is King of the world. We travel this week to meet our daughter and then bring her home. I am sure there will be challenges in this final process, but I pray we will remember that God is King of the world. So, Doug, remember God has “always been the king of the world” and He always will be.
by Doug Williams
Thank you. He is King, even if our hearts and minds whisper or scream differently with doubts and impatience. I know the journey for Holly has been excruciating, but the steeper the mountain the greater the joy when the summit goal has been reached. Know that your family has done the right thing by fighting for Holly. We rejoice with you, and say, To God be the glory!