When Danny decided to take the wall out between our living
room and dining room, I was concerned about the support for those 16 feet of
open wall. He assured me that it was not
load-bearing and that things would be fine. He beefed up the opening at the top
with a couple of extra boards, so that it all matched. But the true support for
the ceiling is due to the structure above you cannot see.
There is no uneasiness in me when I walk underneath the
opening. I don’t duck or dodge, thinking that any moment the ceiling will fall
in. I can see no sagging or lowering of the ceiling or the support. I don’t spend all my time worrying if this is
going to work in the long run. I don’t lay
awake at night wondering if I’ll wake up in the morning and the support will
have given way. I just trust what my
husband told me and live in the light of his knowledge about what I cannot see.
I know there are times, you may be going through it right
now, where the support of a loved one or a friend or a pastor has given way. Maybe
your own problems have caused you much sorrow and dismay. You may be hurting
even now that it has all crumbled on top of you. Your heart is aching, your
belief system is swaying and your faith is hanging in the breeze. You trusted
and you believed in them, in yourself, but you were caught in the demolition
anyway.
Maybe you’ve been waiting for the answer found in God’s
Word. You lie awake at night hoping, praying, seeking and yielding. Keep
trusting Him for His Word is true and His care is complete. He always answers and His answer is perfect
for you no matter what your eyes may tell you and no matter what your heart may
fear.
Oh beloved, God is your support! Even when no other person
on earth supports you, you will remain standing if you trust in what you cannot
see! He is the strength for your journey, the bearer of your load and the true
support in every situation. Demolition
may be going on all around you, the foundations of the world may be crumbling,
but you can trust God. He’s speaking to your heart this morning isn’t He? He
whispers love words into your heart as He says go ahead and walk this walk of
faith with Me. I AM the way, the truth and the life. I AM able to hold you up like no one else. I
AM your protection, I AM your guardian and fearless leader. What I say is true.
What I AM is faithful. Wherever you go, whatever falls around you, I will be
there to keep you strong so that you can endure all the way. I AM your
trustworthy Savior and I love you.
Rejoice in His love today, beloved! For your foundation is
solid and your way is safe as long as you trust in Him and walk in the light of
His Word! He is for you and that will
let you rest in His promises and trust what you cannot see forever!
Psalm 46:1-2 &11 God is our refuge and strength, always
ready to help in times of trouble. So we
will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the
sea. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our
fortress.
Psalm 81:1 Sing praises to God, our
strength! Sing to the God of Jacob!
2 Samuel 22:19 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,
But the Lord was my support. (NAS)
Psalm 33:21 For our heart rejoices in Him, because
we trust in His holy name.
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my
fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my
shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and
shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with
joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my
salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me
from danger, so why should I tremble?
Psalm 4:8 In peace I will lie down and
sleep, for You alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
1 comment:
Such a blessing to know God is watching over me.
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