My God is Greater!

Recently I have been going through a bit of a difficult time in my life. Things have been brought to my attention and I have had to make some very difficult decisions. Decisions that I never thought I would have to make and never wanted to make. It seems to be the beginning of a difficult chapter of my life as I begin to address certain areas of my life and begin a process of healing. I am having to separate myself from certain people in my life and it's hard because I know that it is something that has to be done, however, that doesn't make it any easier. It's difficult to describe what all I'm experiencing because there are so many thoughts and emotions that are swirling around my mind. About a week or so ago a lady at my office was sharing with me a devotional book that she is going through, the name of which I don't remember. She told me how much she loved it and how much it was speaking to her. She let me borrow it and told me that she loved the devotional on July 2 and that I had to read it. As I read over the passage I could not help but praise the Lord! That passage spoke to my heart and brought me peace in the midst of this phase of my life. I made a copy of that passage and put it up on my desk because I knew that this portion of my life was one that was not going to be over with in a week. Today was another day that I needed to read those words. This is what it says.

"Let me show you My way for you this day. I guide you continually, so you can relax and enjoy My Presence in the present. Living will is both a discipline and an art. Concentrate on staying close to Me, the divine Artist. Discipline your thoughts to trust Me as I work My ways in your life. Pray about everything; then, leave outcomes up to Me. Do not fear My will, for through it I accomplish what is best for you. Take a deep breath and dive into the depths of absolute trust in Me. Underneath are the everlasting arms." The verses that went along with it are Psalm 5:2-3 and Deuteronomy 33:27

I love this because it is a continual reminder that God is in control and I am simply to follow Him and submit to His leading in my life and He will take care of the rest. Even in the most trying times He is with me and only wants what is best for me. In this time that is both comforting and difficult for me to grasp because of all that is going on. However, I choose to believe it and choose to cling to it because with it there is hope and apart from it there is no hope. My God is greater than my circumstances and I know that He is for me and that there will be a day when, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Rev. 21:4