Jeremiah 29:11 is the scripture that I've been standing on so much lately. When I feel there are hard decisions that I need to make I fall on the Word of the Lord that tells me that God knows the plans He has for me. I can't worry or fear or stress about what I think I should do, I just have to trust that God is in control. The feelings I'm having are real and raw and sometimes scary. I get these pits in my stomach when I think about decisions that I need to make but I always have to take it to God and let him sort it out. There is peace in that. I have to trust that if he doesn't want me to do something he will let me know. He opens doors when I need a way and closes them when I need to stand firm.
I spoke a while back at my church about how Jehoshaphat was facing a huge war and he wasn't sure what to do so he stood firm and had everyone he knew bow down in worship to the Lord and the Lord saved them all. He created a way for Jehoshaphat to prosper and be blessed. All Jehoshaphat had to do was be still in his mind and spirit, stand firm and worship the Lord. What power we have in the Lord! I rejoice knowing that He is in charge of me and everything I do. I wouldn't want it any other way!
"Thank you Father that you know what is in store for me. I trust you with my whole heart. I submit my will and what I think are good plans at your feet, help me to leave them there. Sometimes I get scared when I think about a new journey with you so help me in those moments, remind me who you are. Holy Spirit, rise up in me to supply the peace of Jesus Christ. Infuse me with your presence so much so that I never doubt. I will worship you while I struggle. I will worship you in the midst of this test and I will worship you after it passes. My soul will rest in you Lord and all of your goodness. I know you have great plans for me and that's all I want is what you would have for me. In my human moments of wanting to lash out at people or be quick to respond, hold my tongue Lord. Rest my mind so that I wait for you and what you would have me say. Steady my spirit so I can see the issue through your eyes not my own. We all fail and we all fall short, I am above no one. Help me to stay humble and aware of my dependency on you. I will wait for you Lord to tell me what to do and where to go."
Jodi Shavon
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