Sunday Sentiments

 

It's probably safe to say we are all wrestling through a wide spectrum of emotions this week. So many things unfolding and unraveling - on a global level clear down to the things that weigh individually on each of our hearts.

I feel it too, and it makes me feel dreadfully inadequate to even write to you today. I have no wisdom greater than what you have. I have no advice that feels remotely helpful. I have what you have - in equal measure. 

This week, as my heart has broken over what I've seen in the news, I've brought every single one of those emotions to the Lord in prayer. I've admitted the things that flat out scare me. I've eagerly offered up the things I do not understand. I've confessed my confusion and worry and even the truth of being unsure of how to pray. I trust that the Lord, who sees, knows, and understands things so much more than I do, knows how to take my bumbling prayers and use them more mightily than I could imagine.

I've done the same over the "little things" that are still big things in my life. The things that press in on WillowBridge right now. The things that are significant in our lives and homes - even if they don't matter to anyone else outside our four walls. 

Scripture talks about the peace that passes understanding guarding our hearts and minds, and I've counted on that this week. I've counted on God's great mercy and holy peace to cover my weaknesses, hurts, questions, and deficiencies.

The greatest reminder in my heart is that I don't have to do any of this on my own. None of us do. And He doesn't want or expect us to!

Whether you're merely poked or entirely peppered with worry and anxiety today, I want to encourage you to take extra time to just sit before the Lord in prayer. You don't have to say eloquent things. You don't even have to say coherent things. Just be in His presence and trust Him to intercede where Your words fail! Say what you can and then be still before Him. Be still...and know that HE is God.