Take My Hand

As I listen to the news and read the newspaper I find myself becoming more and more concerned for our world and what tomorrow might bring. With the money crisis, severe weather conditions, crime, families falling apart and so many other things happening life can become overwhelming and fear can begin to set in. It is in times like these that we tend to start casting blame and allowing our fears to control who we are and what we do. The question that comes to mind for me is who do I want controlling my thoughts and my life? Are there things going on around us that are scary? Yes. Do they bring concern and fear? Yes. Do I want to live in fear? No.

 In Joshua 1 God promises us that He will never leave us or forsake us. He tells us to to be strong and courageous. He also tells us not be terrified or be discouraged for He will be with us no matter where we go. It does not say there will not be troubles but it does say that we do not have to go through them alone. God promises that no matter what we face, if we will let him, He will face it with us. 

Picture in your mind a little child standing outside of a darkened room wanting to enter but too afraid. They do not know what is in the room nor do they know what will happen if they enter in. If, however, their father stands beside them, holds their hand and walks in with them the fear is removed. With their dad by their side they believe they are safe and they can do anything. God wants to do the same thing for us. He is standing beside us ready to take away our fears He is waiting to bring us peace and comfort. He is ready to walk through the darkness with us shedding light on our path. 

My daughter and husband sing a song called, "Take My Hand and Walk" by the "Kry". The words to this song tell us that God wants us to give Him all our fears and sadness and allow Him to take our hand and walk with us. One of my favorite lines in the song is, "Just like a child holding daddy's hand, don't let go of mine, you know you cant stand on your own." God is with us. He is waiting for us to take his hand and allow him to walk with us. 

May you find peace and comfort in God's hands.

Beth