This blog was written by my wife and ministry partner, Kelly. I am blessed by the Lord to have been given a wife who is a continual support to me and my family. She has a kind heart of empathy and service. She stands alongside of me as we strive to serve our Savior and King, Jesus. May He help us to humbly follow His lead in order to proclaim the mercy, grace and love of our Messiah. I am honored to be able to share the thoughts Kelly has written with you. I pray that you are blessed and encouraged in the reading.
We live in world full of confusion, chaos, opinions, and disagreements. No matter which way we turn, we cannot get away from conflict. We don’t have to look far to see that it is everywhere- throughout the world and within our own families.
I have recently been very encouraged by Isaiah 41. Verse 10 reads, “‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” This scripture paints a beautiful picture of God’s ever present help in unsure times. When we are feeling anxious we do not need to look around for help. Our heavenly Father promises to be there and uphold us with His righteous right hand.
This promise brings great comfort to me. It reminds me of when my children were small. When they felt unsure or afraid, they would stand at my knees and reach up asking to be held up in my arms for safety and protection. Once I lifted them up out of their situation, they immediately felt comforted and safe. Sometimes we as adults need that too. There are times that we feel overwhelmed by the situations we face. Jesus tells us we don’t have to fear because He will uphold us, take us out and above our current situation into the presence of His righteousness. These verses remind me of a very familiar hymn of praise. “Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.”
The next time you feel afraid or hesitant, come into the presence of your loving Father. He longs to help and shield you. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.” Psalm 28:10
-Kelly
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