Hiding Place
Where do you go when you want to hide? Maybe not physically, but mentally. When times are tough, the future uncertain and you are afraid? Is the situation you face out of your hands? Are you anxious about anything?
Before my recent surgery I found myself in need of a hiding place. Waiting in pre op alone was unnerving to me. Waiting was unnerving. I tried to close myself off from all the hustle and bustle around me. Instead of focusing on what was about to happen, I tried to remind myself that my God was well aware of my needs and supplying them. Even when I couldn't see that. I am blessed to have had family and friends praying for me, but my trust had to be purposefully and repeatedly placed on Him, because multiple times I began to worry.
When I take my cat boys to the vet, it takes great effort to get them in their carrier. However, when we get there, it takes just as much effort to get them out! They keep their heads low and tails tucked. I get it. That's pretty much the way I felt in pre op. I did my best to pray, be thankful and trust.
Pray: Corrie Ten Boom wrote, “The wonderful thing about praying is that you leave a world of not being able to do something, and enter God’s realm where everything is possible. He specializes in the impossible. Nothing is too great for His almighty power. Nothing is too small for His love.” Bring your burdens and cares to Him.
Be thankful: C. S. Lewis wrote, “I have learned to kiss the wave that pushes me against the Rock of Ages.” Learn to be grateful for situations that bring us to our knees and allow us to refocus our hearts on what truly matters.
Trust: Francis J. Crosby wrote, “He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, that shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, and covers me there with His hand.” Birds often find rest and peace from their pursuers in the crags of rock cliffs. We can do the same when we call on our heavenly Father.
We know from the Psalms that refuge from enemies and trouble were often sought. “You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 “For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.” Psalm 27:5
Corrie Ten Boom said, “In order to realize the worth of the anchor we need to feel the stress of the storm.” Are you feeling the gale force of financial or health woes? The pounding rain of a broken heart? The icy conditions of loneliness? Jesus is the Anchor that will hold you steady through every season and inclement time of your life.
Are you in a holding pattern? Waiting for a test result? Waiting to see if things will work out like you hope? Waiting is hard. Especially when we can't see around the corner. Are you leaning into Christ in your desperate times? Put your faith in the only One who is trustworthy. Again, Corrie Ten Boom says, “never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
Trust all results to Him. When you belong to the Mighty King of the Universe, I can assure you that no matter how it looks, He is working all things out for your good. Tuck yourself underneath His wings. Tie yourself to His Anchor. He's got this.
Before my recent surgery I found myself in need of a hiding place. Waiting in pre op alone was unnerving to me. Waiting was unnerving. I tried to close myself off from all the hustle and bustle around me. Instead of focusing on what was about to happen, I tried to remind myself that my God was well aware of my needs and supplying them. Even when I couldn't see that. I am blessed to have had family and friends praying for me, but my trust had to be purposefully and repeatedly placed on Him, because multiple times I began to worry.
When I take my cat boys to the vet, it takes great effort to get them in their carrier. However, when we get there, it takes just as much effort to get them out! They keep their heads low and tails tucked. I get it. That's pretty much the way I felt in pre op. I did my best to pray, be thankful and trust.
Pray: Corrie Ten Boom wrote, “The wonderful thing about praying is that you leave a world of not being able to do something, and enter God’s realm where everything is possible. He specializes in the impossible. Nothing is too great for His almighty power. Nothing is too small for His love.” Bring your burdens and cares to Him.
Be thankful: C. S. Lewis wrote, “I have learned to kiss the wave that pushes me against the Rock of Ages.” Learn to be grateful for situations that bring us to our knees and allow us to refocus our hearts on what truly matters.
Trust: Francis J. Crosby wrote, “He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, that shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, and covers me there with His hand.” Birds often find rest and peace from their pursuers in the crags of rock cliffs. We can do the same when we call on our heavenly Father.
We know from the Psalms that refuge from enemies and trouble were often sought. “You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 “For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.” Psalm 27:5
Corrie Ten Boom said, “In order to realize the worth of the anchor we need to feel the stress of the storm.” Are you feeling the gale force of financial or health woes? The pounding rain of a broken heart? The icy conditions of loneliness? Jesus is the Anchor that will hold you steady through every season and inclement time of your life.
Are you in a holding pattern? Waiting for a test result? Waiting to see if things will work out like you hope? Waiting is hard. Especially when we can't see around the corner. Are you leaning into Christ in your desperate times? Put your faith in the only One who is trustworthy. Again, Corrie Ten Boom says, “never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
Trust all results to Him. When you belong to the Mighty King of the Universe, I can assure you that no matter how it looks, He is working all things out for your good. Tuck yourself underneath His wings. Tie yourself to His Anchor. He's got this.
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