Hang Tight
I’ve head a rough few days.
Spiritually, mentally, emotionally.
Nothing particular.
Just my focus is waning.
God has me in the center of His hand and it’s all I can do sometimes not to jump right out.
Sometimes I imagine myself like a wet bar of soap and my God is the most coordinated and talented wet soap catcher in the universe.
In the coming months I am going to be moving to a new city, releasing my first album, touring, coaching creative geniuses, and trying to keep my family as healthy as they can be.
Just the thought of it scares the hell out of me.
Which I guess is a good thing.
I feel so, so, human. weak. scared.
Then I remember the last few words Matt spoke a few weeks ago.
“My hope would be that you would see that He is good in ALL things, and that He would never send to any of us things He does not provide strength for”
So if your like me, just tired, weary, scared, weak, even if just for a few days, hours, or minutes…
Hang tight to that promise…
It’s better that way…
Los
RAIN IT DOWN
Thanks Los, definitely needed that reminder tonight. Love that God is strongest when we are weakest.
Thanks Katie
Sometimes it’s the scariest places that makes us realize how big, loving, faithful and just downright awesome (we use that word too often) our God is. I had a huge medical crisis last year, am 32 and had kidney failure which lead to dialysis and a kidney transplant. Truly was one of the scariest times of my life, but God’s promise to be with us always reigns true…and trials give us a chance to shine for Him and show others what being a Christ follower is about.
Wow. Thanks for that word.
Gods all about sending us places we don’t wanna go to do things we don’t wanna do. But in the end, it works out for the best. His glory, and adds to our strengh. Thanks for this word, praying for you in this season, Los.
Amen
Thanks man.
Sometimes it feels that I am looking for for God’s hand in the darkness when I should really just open my eyes and see that I am in His hand already.
Wow. Thats the good stuff.
I right there with you Los.
Let’s do this.
Thanks for this transparency. I definitely know how you feel. It is desired to be living with a fear and awe of God, but, I get uncomfortable at being in fear of what He is doing next in my life! Scary place to be but when we look back we will laugh at ourselves for our trepidation!
Seriously.
Praying God gives you strength.
I appreciate it man.
Wow you have alot going on with-in a few months. Just keep in mind you family is your backbone and with out them you are nothing but walking jelly! That should keep things in perspective!!!
This is what i told my husband too when he became President of his Fire house! He admitted i was right and splits himself up so everyone is happy. It’s tough but if you want something so bad you can have it but you can’t forget the people that will always be behind you cheering you on.
Lots of luck to you and your family.
Thanks Lita! And you know thats what my kids call my mom!
I love that God put you in a position where, when everything begins to take off, you can give no one the glory but Him. This season seems to be marked by our marvelous weakness and His marvelous strength.
Miss you friend.
Yea I definately know how you feel. Sometimes God asks us to free fall into the unknown. It scares the crap out of me, but through His pain and discomfort I am stronger.
that’ll preach
Weak and scared that should be my middle name right now. Praying for you and your family. My friend has this saying that I use pretty frequently perhaps it will help you right now…
If God brings you to it…He will bring you through it.
Blessings,
*Shay B*
awesome.
My wife and I just taked about this Sunday night. Thank you for allowing your self to be use to once again hit me between the eyes. Leting me know that I am in his hands and he won’t let go.
yup.
I am experiencing much the same, well different in the fact that I am not doing all the stuff you are doing, but I am freaking out about the future, about living at home with my parents until I am 30 (please God don’t make me do this) about not having a job, about everything really.
Tough to here God speak to me when my own thoughts of worry and fear are making noise.
Thanks buddy! Love that quote.
Carlos,
Feeling the same things, scared, weak, unprepared and incapable!! Faith is an amazing concept, it’s easy when things are solid and you can pretty much coast, but it’s a entirely different issue when God ask you to do something WAY outside the norm you begin to understand more of what Peter was feeling when he had the choice to step out of the boat!! For what it’s worth I am right there with you!!
Aaaaaaagh, I hate that feeling. Its like you’re freefalling in a dream, just bracing yourself for the inevitable “landing”.
Hang in there, bro. You are living God’s adventure right now!! Is there any other place to be??
We must be on the same wavelengths or something because everytime I’m thinking about something like this or need to hear some like this you make a post. its wonderful.
God’s sovereignty is so amazing!
You have no idea how much I needed this encouragement today, Los. Thanks. God used you to help me.
Carlos,
As long as you’re moving in Him, be scared. Be aware of your weakness. The real issues arise when you stop.
Sounds to me like God has you exactly where he needs you to be in order to achieve what He wants to achieve through you. Pray hard and rock this amazing life you’ve been given!
I have been quoting that same thing from Matt over and over in my head since I heard him say it…woke up this morning kind of scared of the day, but I just kept saying, “Jesus, walk with me” “Jesus, walk with me” and that helped alot – to remember that I am never walking alone (and neither are you Carlos)!
Perry Noble said recently, that it’s a lie that God will never give you more than you can handle. He gives us more than we can handle so we will put our trust in Him. That puts in perspective for me.
Thank you for your words. I feel that way as well. I don’t know what God is doing in my life.
“Sometimes I imagine myself like a wet bar of soap and my God is the most coordinated and talented wet soap catcher in the universe.”
I think this is the best description ever of how I feel right now in my life. Changes that I never saw coming or even want and I just feel “out there”. Thanks for your honesty. We look at each other’s lives and think all is well and often way better than we have it but that isn’t always the case. I am praying for you and your family as you obey the call. I hope to someday actually see you in person!!
God bless!