What do you do when it seems like the rug of life has been pulled out from underneath you? If you’re like me, the first thing that likely happens is to cry out to someone close, complain, yell, cry, worry, worry some more… Uncertainty is one of my greatest hurdles to God. I like to see what lies ahead. I want to see evidence that everything is going to be ok. I want to stay on the proverbial mountaintop where I can see things from all points of view. Yet, when I’m really honest with myself, I realize I have a God-complex. It’s not easy to admit, but it is true.
Rather than have faith in the One who sees everything far more clearly than I, I want to be the one to see all. Rather than trust in the One who is in control and knows what lies ahead, I want to control things. Rather than turn to the One who is all comfort, all compassion, all love, I turn to the world that is fleeting and falls short of glory.
In this realization, I can sense His presence by me, God’s hand upon my shoulder, Jesus whispering to me “It’s going to be ok. I’ve got you. Thank you for realizing what you did, for apologizing, for coming to Me. I’m right here.” Then His Spirit begins to fill me with His peace and these Words written on my heart are read to my soul:
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” ~1 Peter 5:6-7 “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’” ~Matthew 6:31 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~Isaiah 41:10 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7 “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go…” ~Genesis 28:15
Whatever is going on in your life, acknowledge God is God. Big or small, great stresses or small inconveniences, God’s got this. So, before you worry, complain, reach out to the world, worry some more… call on Jesus. His mighty hand is right there for the taking, waiting to lift you up, comfort you and guide you. His way is best. Trust Him first.
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