Have you ever received a note or email, that spoke more then words? It speaks directly to your heart and soul. My Nana has always been a good listener to God's words, and will always follow his direction. Well I know the Lord knows that I don't always listen as well, and speaks to me though her more then I probably know. He sure did this morning, when she forwarded the message from her daily devotion. It was just what I needed to hear! As the people closest to me could probably tell, I've been extremely stressed lately. I have been working my tail off to try to be the best mom, wife, child, and employee I can be. It has been increasingly exhausting constantly carrying all the worry and planning I felt like it took to be "prefect".
I know to trust in The Lord for he knows the plan, but never had I realized that his plan is so detailed he has each day, each second planned! Not only do I not need to worry how we will pay bills each month, but also not fret over getting somewhere safe, and making everyone else happy along the way. I know in my heart that he will provide for needs. We will not grow hungry and cold. He knew our needs before we were born, and will continue to watch over a protect us.
When times are hard I will remind Taylor that LOVE is really all we need in life, the rest will follow. Although at times I said it with doubt in my heart, I at least knew we would survive if we had each other. We may not have our dream car, house, job, or life. But what we do have is the most loving family and friends 2 people could have, and 1 amazing child who brings more joy and happiness to our lives then we could have imagined! And of course God's love and trust!
The following is the message I received. I hope that it can touch someone else the way it has me.
I am your Strength and Shield. I plan out each day and have it ready for you, long before you arise from bed. I also provide the strength you need each step of the way. Instead of assessing your energy level and wondering about what’s on the road ahead, concentrate on staying in touch with Me. My Power flows freely into you through our open communication. Refuse to waste energy worrying, and you will have strength to spare.
Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am your Shield. But unlike inanimate armor, I am always alert and active. My Presence watches over you continually, protecting you from both known and unknown dangers. Entrust yourself to My watchcare, which is the best security system available. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
—Psalm 28:7
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
—Matthew 6:34
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
—Psalm 56:3–4
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
—Genesis 28:15
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