"The human brain processes information in the form of narrative."

A thought by John Eldridge in his book, Resilient (p. 22). Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

That is very interesting.

John continues, "This is one more example of how deeply story is woven into the fabric of reality.

"Story is the way we orient ourselves in the world. Story is how we figure things out, bring order and meaning to the events around us. The story we hold to at any given time shapes our perceptions, hopes, and expectations; it gives us a place to stand. In this mad hour on the earth, what story are you telling yourself—or letting others tell you?"

He asks, "Is it a political narrative? We just need to get the right people in power! 
"Is it a social narrative? The issue is injustice! We need justice! 
"Is it about the economy? A new era of prosperity is coming! 
"Most importantly, is it the story God is telling?"

Good questions. He goes on, "We are living in a story, friends. A story written and being unfolded by the hand of God. Despite what the world is shouting at you, the story of God is still the story of the world. This is the hardest thing to hang on to, and the most important thing to hang on to: the story of God is still the story of the world.

He says, "Allow me to quote a passage from the book of Ephesians: 

God raised [Jesus] from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of all this, Christ rules the church. The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is peripheral to the church. (Ephesians 1:20–23 THE MESSAGE)"

He later says, "The story of God, the story of Jesus Christ has been, is now, and always will be the story of the world.

"This is so important for the friends of God to keep in front of us; it’s one of those things to put on a sticky note on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror: the story of God has been, is now, and always will be the story of the world."

John then said, "The sun came up today; the sun will come up tomorrow, because Jesus Christ is actually ruling. Think of all the millions of beautiful things taking place in nature right now. The caribou are still migrating. The dolphins are still swimming in the oceans. Whales are still coming up for air, diving down deep. The whole animal kingdom is living, breathing, and flourishing because Jesus Christ is the story, and because he is sustaining all things by the power of his mighty word, as Hebrews 1:3 says. Clinging to this fact will really help you 'keep your head.' "

And that is the story we need to be holding on to in this day that we are living. Yes, yes! #continuethought