The Arms that hold the Universe

 

     I just got back from spending a week in the North woods of Michigan. I love it there...so peaceful and calm. I knew it'd be a great place to spend some much needed time ALONE with God. I headed up with some pretty big questions for God to give answers to, and an even bigger problem I needed His solution for.
   
     While there I spent a lot of time in prayer. Prayer is something I often overlook. But after this week, I don't know how people get through life without it. Prayer is the most humbling, intimate thing I have ever experienced. Being that open and vulnerable in front of the God who created the stars in the sky.
   
     I'm ashamed to admit this, but I am a huge worrier. (And the people who know me best, know that that is an understatement.) I worry a lot, about a lot of different things, all the time. I have always been a worrier. Ever since I can remember I've kept "Worry Lists". (Never heard of those before? For the longest time I thought such things were common.) By "Worry Lists" I quite literally mean a "Lists of Worries." Whenever I would start feeling panicked or anxious, I'd write down all the things that were worrying me, so that I could take time to worry about each one. I feel stupid for admitting that, but it's the truth. This week God really spoke to me in this area. I've waisted so much time worrying when I could of been praying. God gave me these verses:

• Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God..." 
• Matthew 6:25-34 "...Therefore do not worry about tomorrow..."

     I've learned a lot this week, but it all sums up to this: My God is FAITHFUL. 

So be encouraged! Next time you got a worry, big or small, give it to the God who created life. He promises to carry your burdens if you let Him. He is faithful and He is strong, He can take it, He has already got the whole world in His hands. <3

"I know it seemsLike this could beThe darkest day you've knownBut believe you meThe God of strengthWill never let you goHe will overcome, I know
And the arms that hold the universeAre holding you tonightYou can rest insideIt's gonna be alrightAnd the voice that calmed the raging seaIs calling you His childSo be still and know He's in controlHe will never let you go
Through many dangers, toils and snaresYou have already comeHis grace has brought you safe this farAnd His grace will lead you home
You can hope, you can rise, you can standHe has still got the whole world in His handsYou can hope, you can rise, you can standHe's still got the whole world, the whole world in His hands"

In His Arms, 

<3 D