When you are in the midst of a problem…when trouble seems to be all around…when you don’t know how you’re going to make it…most of us ask, “God, where are You? Why is this happening? Have You forsaken me?”
This morning in a soft whisper as I contemplated some of our family’s current difficulty, I heard, “You’re asking the wrong question.”
So, I responded, “What is the right question?” And I knew, the question should be, “God, do You plan to come through for us?” When we hear the answer to that question, then we just wait.
He said, “Yes”…now I release all the worry and fear, and wait patiently on the Lord, because my God is not a man that He should lie.
When I inquired of the Lord, whether He was going to come through for us or not…I quickly felt a certainty and steadiness returned to my chest. I had transferred the problem to Him and now I can go on living my life in the freedom of knowing my God will provide.
As we are transitioning, as a family, into a new season, God is asking for new things. He has instructed me to face things in a different way. Normally, I seek multiple people to confide in and receive comfort and encouragement. That’s not a bad thing. Except this time, God has asked if I will choose to confide in Him alone and receive His comfort. He’s asked for me to present my requests to Him and then watch as He choreographs our way forward.
I have held peace before, but not quite this way. Not to this depth.
The most interesting part is that not only do I feel the deep peace, but I can literally feel my flesh as it wrestles with giving into the peace. How cool is that?! I love it when I know that I’m growing.
The wrestling I feel now, is a sign of growth. I know deep down that even though I’m wrestling, I’ve already decided to give in to God. I’ve decided to let peace lead. When/if I make a mistake and worry, then I’ll just reorient and follow peace again. It’s not about perfection, it’s about effort. I’m genuinely trying. Trying to let go. Trying to release worry and embrace trust. I’m becoming more aware and I’m making adjustments.
No matter what you are currently going through, I am confident that the question you ask should be the same. “God, are You going to make a way?” Then, after hearing the reply, wait and be at peace.
Are you willing to try?
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:25-27
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