Have you ever been in a storm so bad that you didn't know if you would make it out? Living in Texas affords us the opportunity to see Tornadoes first hand. These fast and furious storms destroy everything in its path. It has no mercy. To be honest, I've had many life storms with the same destruction...fast and furious. God has promised us many things. One thing he has promised us is that in this life we will have trouble. Huh? How could that be a promise, well it's not. The second verse is the promise. Jesus goes on to say, "In this life you will have trouble..FEAR NOT for I have overcome the world (John 16:33)." So, if we are sure that trouble will come we have options in our response. Most of us however, sit back in corners with our thumbs stuck in our mouths waiting on a change to come.
Our..your response to the troubles around you can make or break you. You can choose to have peace in the midst of the trial or you can allow the trouble to rule over you. How can you have peace in the midst of the storm? It's simple really, DECIDE to have it. There is no miracle response or 5 secrets to having peace. You have to believe that whatever you are facing has already been conquered by the Lord. Choosing to rest in him is choosing to have peace and choosing to believe that He is in control.
I challenge you to reflect on the ways God has already delivered you from many storms when you didn't see a way out. Psalm 143 declares, "I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your ways and consider what your hands have done." If we consider what God has done, we will be more inclined to trust that He will handle our current situation as well.
So, today don't sweat the small stuff or fear the big stuff....It' all GOD baby.
Prayer:
Lord, I lay all my worries down at your feet. I have tried to do this all on my own and ironically I keep getting the same results. Help me today learn to reliquish control and trust you to work on my behalf. Amen
