Holding On

Okay...so today had a few rough spots. But, I loved it. I almost had a panic attack over lesson plans. But, I loved it. I'm not ready for Open House tomorrow yet! But, I loved the day. Today was disappointing. But, I loved it. I have had a lot on my mind lately. But I loved today!

I loved it because I had one of those moments. You know the kind. A moment in my car when I felt like God was holding me. I love those moments! While driving over the Reservoir today, I was reminded that God has been there. He knows the pain. He's been there. He knows it's hard. He keeps telling us to not be afraid. If I would just call out His name, He'll come running to me! I just need to hold on. When I feel like the current is pulling me under, I can just hold out my hand and hold on. He will be fighting for me until the storm is over. He gives us hope and faith. When it's dark, He lights the way. He is here by my side until I'm tall again. I just have to hold on! My favorite part of this, besides the obvious fact that He is holding on to me, is that He will be fighting until this storm is over and until I'm tall again. It WILL be over and I will feel tall again. Just hold on!

Sunday, our pastor made a statement that I loved. There is so much busyness this time of year. Much chaos and even some disappointment. We get so busy doing things that we sometimes neglect or forget that He is holding us, and we begin to go under. Chip pointed out that we simply just need to REST! Christianity is not about "DO." Christianity is about "DONE." REST in the assurance of what Christ has DONE for us!

REST in His arms and just "Hold On." Listen to the song and see how it speaks to you.

Now this is only part of the story. As I was listening to this song, I was turning a curve when I saw it. A beautiful rainbow. So, I did what any normal person driving on a two-lane road near a lake would do. I took a picture through my windshield. It's like a visual reminder that this storm WILL be OVER! Just hold on! He will make this storm into something beautiful.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

...and then I looked up.

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

So, I'm holding on! What a day!