Monday, August 6, 2012

His Time.


"‘All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. Let righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him!’ 

—Psalm 64:9-10


It’s nice to know that wherever I am, in His arms I’m always home. It was a sweet reminder not just of His security but of why I keep following Him. I forget that He’s always listening, even when I can’t hear it. My ears were full of His promise. He is my shelter. In the sweet words of Christian music artist Bethany Dillon, He really is all I need-whether I’m surrounded by people or all alone. 
And it didn’t stop there. Several times that week someone mentioned Romans 8:28 (one of my favorite verses). I walked into a classroom to find three words from Matthew 6 on the overhead: Do not worry.
It’s so easy for me to trust people. If I were riding into a tornado with my dad driving, I could sleep through it. I know I’m safe when he’s around. I thought about how much I love being around people who make me feel safe. It’s amazing how secure I can feel inside a hug or with my hand in someone else’s. 
But the truth is, when that security isn’t there, when my dad is hundreds of miles away, I’m still safe. I can find security and peace about the decisions I make and the dreams I pursue. I don’t have to doubt God’s hand on my life when crummy things happen. I can lean into Him even more, hold on and know I really am safe in His presence. And He is always present.”

—Excerpt from the article Rainy Days and Mondays by Natalie Lloyd as found in the August 2011 edition of Susie magazine. (pgs 46&47)

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