Trusting the Lord leads to finding rest in Him. It seems so simple, and yet it can be such a struggle. I often find myself getting overwhelmed with our schedule and letting stress creep up. It’s in these moments that I realize, I am not resting in Him, but trying to control my situation, and failing!
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:1-2
For years I tried to control my dating life, thinking I could make things work out on my own, deliberately ignoring the Lord’s promptings that He had something better planned. As I watched my friends and family members getting married, I became more frustrated. The Lord patiently waited and got a hold of my heart and asked me to trust Him to provide the desire He had placed there. I had to place my dream of being a wife in His hands and trust that He would fulfill his promise. When I finally surrendered to Him, I found immense peace and rest knowing He would provide, and that he heard my heart’s cry. It was so freeing, and I have wonderful memories from that season of my life when I truly rested in His promises.
When we found out my dad was sick, my entire being was overwhelmed at the news. It was so shocking. But by grace, the Lord took me by the hand and asked me to trust Him with this as well. He promised He would not leave us or forsake us, and He didn’t. We didn’t receive the answer to prayer that we desired, but He gave us peace in the middle of the battle.
Fast forward to being a first-time Mom and lurching over to check on our baby girl every time she made a noise. We were already exhausted, but not sleeping from the added stress of “what ifs” was worse! The Lord gently reminded me that His love for our little girl was greater than ours would ever be. I could trust Him to watch over her so I could get sleep. It was refreshing to pray every night and give her back to Him.
In every circumstance, we have a choice to let go and trust Him or try to do things our own way, which can let fear and anxiety creep inside. Whether it be our finances, marriages, friendships, sickness, parenting, or anything else, we can choose to trust Him and be free to rest. It is such a blessing and one we should cherish.
May we all choose to put our trust in Him and find rest.
“From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings.”
Psalm 61:2-4
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