Not Alone

Isaiah 41:13

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

Some days life can be overwhelming. There is a lot of pressure to perform. We feel like we have to make our mark. We have to stand on our own two feet. We have to work hard to get ahead. With this kind of pressure to do better and be the best, it’s no wonder there are days where we feel like hiding under the covers! There are times when life just seems too big. The task ahead just seems too daunting. We don’t see a way out. We think we’ll never make it through this.

But God sees everything. There is nothing that happens to you that catches God by surprise. You’ll never turn to God and see Him shrug His shoulders or hear Him say, “I did NOT see that coming! I’ve got nothing!” No! The very thought is ridiculous. God knows everything that will come your way, and rest assured He has a plan for how this will work for your good. Our part isn’t to figure it all out or to do it all on our own. Our part is to trust in God.

When we take hold of God’s hand like a child and trust in Him as our kind and loving Heavenly Father, He will guide us in the path we should go. None of us would take the hand of our dear child and steer them into oncoming traffic or a dangerous situation. And God won’t do that to us either. Holding onto God’s hand, we can be sure that, wherever He is taking us, we will be safe and our needs will be met. We might not understand what’s happening. Life might feel more like a roller coaster ride than a gentle Sunday stroll, but God has this under control. Just place your hand in His and allow Him to lead you.

Father, I thank you that you are a good, good Father. You know just what I need. There isn’t any circumstance that happens in my life that you have not foreseen. You have promised to take me by the hand and walk with me. You have promised to guide me, to give me wisdom, to provide for me, and to protect me. Today, Lord, I place my trust completely and totally in you. When life gets overwhelming, help me to remember that you are right beside me, holding my hand, ready to take control. Help me to put my hand in yours and trust you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.