Simple Truths and Amazing Grace

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.     Ephesians 3:20 NLT

God.

He’s got it under control. 

ALL of it. 

Why do I struggle and stress and worry so much, when I know this to be so true?  I amaze myself sometimes!

The Lord has been taking me through a season of learning to trust Him more fully.  I haven’t necessarily been the best student…

I am so prone to over-think things, analyzing situations and circumstances from every conceivable angle, considering every imaginable outcome, and generally just concluding that I need to be prepared for the worst-case-scenario, because that’s most likely what will happen.

Some would classify that as “pessimism.”  I like to think of it as “realism.”  The truth of the matter, though, is that it is unbelief.  God calls that “sin.”

He has repeatedly told me in His Word of His nature.  He is good.  He is a loving Father.  He IS LOVE! 

And He provides. 

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.     Philippians 4:19 ESV

Ask, and it will be given to you…     Matthew 7:7a ESV

You do not have, because you do not ask.     James 4:2b ESV

If I can believe so many amazing things about God, why do I struggle so with this one thing?  (Not my only struggle, mind you, but a big one…)

I just got a message from my husband.  A need that I had not yet given to God in prayer is already being met.  Very tangibly and specifically, a need that has been running around in my head for about twenty-four hours is already being met with God’s provision.

I am a little ashamed to admit that I hadn’t yet asked God for this need.  I’ve sure been asking Him about a lot of other stuff.  I’ve been wondering if He would take care of these other things that seem to me very urgent.  Hour by hour I am having to consciously turn those concerns back over to God after letting my mind drift back to trying to figure out the answers for myself.  And while I’m doing that, He’s already taking care of the thing that I hadn’t brought to Him yet. 

He’s reminding me again of simple truths and amazing grace.

So here I am, confessing my unbelief, humbled again at the goodness of my God.

Perhaps you, too, have things on your mind that have kept you distracted and concerned.  It may be that you also struggle with anxiety and worry.  Maybe, you’re an analyst like me, and you just can’t figure out how it’s all going to work.

I hope I can encourage you today.  Confess the unbelief.  Turn those concerns over to your loving heavenly Father.  Then let it go. 

Rest in the knowledge that He truly does have it all under control.

…Just a thought…