Stressed Mess
I'm a mess! Totally stressed, yet completely certain that God is in control! How can that be? What I know is my flesh and it's weakness, but what I also know is God and His strength. My problems haven't been forgotten or ignored by Him. He knows the outcome and I know it's in my best interest and the interest of His kingdom.
How can I be so confident in the Lord's strength, grace, mercy, and faithfulness? Because He and I have history. We go back a few years, 26 years in fact, and through these years He humbled me with His personal attention to my specific concerns. It hasn't been 26 years of coincidences, it's been a journey of growing to believe that my life isn't controlled by luck or superstition, but a loving God who is all about my well-being.
So even though I insist on being a stressed mess, it is not because I need to be, but because I've chosen the hard way to wait on the Lord.
How can I be so confident in the Lord's strength, grace, mercy, and faithfulness? Because He and I have history. We go back a few years, 26 years in fact, and through these years He humbled me with His personal attention to my specific concerns. It hasn't been 26 years of coincidences, it's been a journey of growing to believe that my life isn't controlled by luck or superstition, but a loving God who is all about my well-being.
So even though I insist on being a stressed mess, it is not because I need to be, but because I've chosen the hard way to wait on the Lord.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Why is it some stresses we quickly see Gods hand and have peace, yet with others, I don't and freak out? Thank you Lord for saving me while I was yet a sinner, an unbeliever in Your power. Give me wisdom to find that peace that can only be found in you. This will pass. Bless you Kate.
ReplyDeleteAmen...Barb is right. Sometimes its just easier and other times we struggle. But it is in our weakness, that we can persevere and mature in our walk, if we are willing.
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