Who’s Bigger?
It’s no secret my life is in a very scary place right now. In just a few days I will have to prove my abilities as a mother and defend my home and my family.
I am at risk of losing my child. I am in a situation where he could be taken away from me.
The last year has been the most challenging and fearful year of my life.
I could go on and on about what I’ve been through. I could go on and on about what my children have been through. And sometimes that’s exactly what I want to do. I want to wear the wrongs against me like a sweater of many colors. I want the world to know the hurt and anger I’ve endured. I want to yell and scream it all out in hopes that it will disappear.
I’ve had many talks with God about our current situation. I’ve talked to him in my head, through my heart and from my soul.
The other day, I received a comment on my blog from one of my readers. It simply said:
Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead tell your storm how big your GOD is!
I don’t have to tell you how deeply this comment touched me. I can’t begin to describe the feeling of peace and calm that has laid down on top of my fear and frustration.
And it makes perfect sense.
God KNOWS how big my storm is. He is walking through it with me. I don’t have to explain to him how frightened I am or how much I need Him in my life right now. He already knows.
I need to stop letting the storm affect me and let God affect the storm. No matter how big it may be, He is bigger. No matter how out of control it may become, every storm must obey God.
I need to stop telling God how big my storm is and tell my storm how big GOD is. Only then will I find peace in my heart.
For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feel like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Psalm 18:31-34 NIV
When was the last time you allowed a storm to overtake God in your heart?
“Stop telling God how big your storm is. Instead tell your storm how big your GOD is!”
What a powerful comment! I admit, I tell God how big my storm is as well. Thank you for sharing your comments.
Bless your dear heart, I will be praying for you.
Powerful advice. What a good friend to give it…
I’m in awe of how our God works. Praying to God to deal with your storm.
CJ,
My sweet sister…. Praying for peace over your soul and protection over your family. Wonderful post!
I so wanted to pat you on the head when I read this. Go you!!!! This is such a huge step in understanding and realization and we all fall for the idea that God doesn’t get how big it all is, He is SO MUCH BIGGER!!! Praing for you and yours through all of this–having just dealt with nastiness in my own family over my kid brother and my parents recent divorce I can only imagine the pain (especially since your son looks so much like my brother it is downright scary–we could be related–the look he has is a dominate look in my mother’s family, all the males have the same features.)
Great devotional today.
wonderful words. you have my prayers. God bless and comfort you.
CJ~ I don’t know what your storm is but please know that I am praying for you. I am so glad that you have heard from the Lord. This is powerful advice. God works everytime! {{{{Big Hugs}}}}
Words can not express how deeply this touched my soul. It’s been a day filled with tears and counseling…life is hard.
“I need to stop letting the storm affect me and let God affect the storm.”
AMEN!
Thank you dear sister-may God be with you and may you rest in the shadow of His wings….
CJ,
That was really powerful. I’m going to write down that quote. Praying for you…
I left a comment on your blog….know that I will be praying for you. God is our refuge and strength…an EVER PRESENT help in trouble….read the rest of the chapter Psalm 46
Love in Christ–
Angie from Florida
There’s a verse in the Bible – I can’t find it just now, but I think it’s in Deuteronomy – that says basically that “No man says it, and it comes to pass, unless God has declared it.”
You walk into that courtroom in God’s hands, not the judge’s. You are so right to be purposely turning your eyes to Him in this. I will be praying for you.
Oh, my dear sister in Christ….I want you to know that I’m praying for you, because you walk a scary path, but also know that I see Christ being formed in you. His grace is being revealed to you in the midst of this storm. He will keep you. I know that for sure.
In His grace, too ~
Vicki
Consistency on your part, no matter how it turns out, is going to be the key to maintaining your relationship with that child. Behave as the parent that you know yourself to be, and don’t allow the circumstances to dictate your actions as a parent. It’s easy to lose your focus, but you need to be the stable security that he needs no matter what happens.
Having been in this situation, I understand how scary it is. Every time you find yourself in fear, breathe the fear out, and breathe Jesus in. Speak His holy name out loud. Crawl up into His lap and let His love surround you. You’ll be in my prayers.
Love that comment! Girl, I am lifting you and your children UP!
CJ – what a beautiful reflection on the power of our Lord 🙂 – I know you are having really big issues going on in your life right now. I pray that you lean on Him (cling on Him) through this hard part of your life.
Blessings to you and yours.