My Place of Grace

Where does my confidence come from? A question I've been confronted with time and time again. Life situations keep pointing me to it. I am a Christian and I know that my strength, who I am, is supposed to be rooted in Christ. But is it really? If I am honest with myself, the answer is...I want it to be, I want to believe beyond any shadow of a doubt, that I am strong and secure in Him, a jewel in His crown, the apple of His eye. But in my humanness, there is always that seed of doubt, that gnawing feeling that I don't measure up, I'm a miserable failure over my life.... and actually without Jesus that is true. I am a terrible captain over my own ship. This is something I constantly struggle with. How do I let go of my expectations? How do I rest totally in the arms of the One who created me? The One who is in control? How do I reach that level of trust and contentment? I am on a mission, seeking after God's peace. This is what I want. I want to live out of this picture...

In quietness and rest, you hear my still small voice. I speak in gentle whispers Attentiveness is your choice. Attune your focus on Me in the chaos of the day. Come to me with your burdens, I'll chase your stress away. My yoke fits you perfectly, making your work light. Learn the way I do things, As you labor by My side. It is in trusting Me, that your path will remain straight. Obey my word as you walk the road On your way to heavens gate. I go before you and behind you, I am on either side; I make the darkness shine as day, When in Me you abide. I hold all things together with My strong and mighty hands. Shielding you from danger. Helping you to stand. Amidst the raging storms of life, I am the gentle breeze, That blows across the choppy waves, And calms the threatening seas. Peace is what I offer, when you choose to live for Me. Contentment in the craziness Of life's complexities. So sit with me and listen as I whisper to your heart Healing words of restoration That I am eag...

You ask things of me every day As you kneel before my feet to pray Answers come and answers go Sometimes noticed, sometimes no. I listen faithfully to each request Figuring carefully how to answer best. Taking into consideration Your hearts desire and consolation. How will my answers affect your life? Will it grow your faith, or cause you strife? My answers aren't always what you expect But they're always for your benefit. I bend down low to hear your cries Your needs and wants and questions why? I know your voice, it's precious to me Now listen for mine and you will see Entrusting your heart into my care Will bring a peace beyond compare With anything that can be measured More valuable than the greatest treasure. It's my delight to answer prayer Be still and know that I am there. Live your life like you believe It's in your faith that you'll receive. The blessings that I have in store As you seek me even more. Love God

Ever feel like your always struggling to stay atop the mountain high? Or treading water in a stormy sea that threatens to drown the harder you try? Do you fight to keep your chin up, as worries fill your head? Relying on your own strength to chase away the dread? Is your energy depleted from your crazy hectic pace? Has your constant busyness drained the smile from your face? Does it seem that all the world has taken aim on you? And every way you turn there is a wall you crash into? "Well, I have a little secret. You're right where you ought to be. I, your God, knows what's best for you, and that's learning to rely on Me. So when you find that life is weighing heavy on your mind. I want you to switch channels, I will help you to unwind. Sit in My holy recliner, lean back on Me and relax. Trust Me to be in control, and I'll pick up the slack. You no longer have to struggle, I will bring you rest As you follow in My footsteps, knowing I, your God, knows best."