I’ve officially deemed this recent flood here in Baton Rouge “The Gift That Keeps on Giving.”  It seems as though every time I turn around, I am dealing with some new effect from it. I’m tired and I’m scared and I’m worried.

I’ve actually been one huge ball of nerves. Every waking moment has been filled with worry as to how I will replace my belongings, how will I replace my vehicle, and most recently, where I will live. My thoughts won’t shut off. They’ve now crept in to my sleeping moments.

I try not to cry, but I can’t help it. The harder I fight the tears, the harder they come.

I try not to question God, but the harder I try not to, the more the questions come.

It feels as though His still small voice has faded into absolute silence. I’m at a loss as to what step to take next or even what direction to move toward.

Have you been there? Have you had situations arise that have caught you completely off guard? Have you questioned God’s faithfulness? Have you wondered if He even hears your prayers?

I have. I am. This is where I’m living.

And it’s okay.

It’s okay with Him. He can handle my questions. He can handle my doubts. He can handle my worries and fears.

Because He is God.

Lean on what you know to be true.

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever. {Psalm 107:1}

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. {Lamentations 3:22-23}

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. {Psalm 54:4}

God is the same yesterday, today and forever. He never changes. He is unmoved by any circumstance and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. This truth brings me so much comfort. His love for us lasts for an eternity. He is always good. Every morning there is a new opportunity for Him to move on our behalf. He is a provider for every need. He holds us.

Surround yourself with those who will have faith for you.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {James 5:16}

This verse may not seem to apply to those who will have faith for us, but it totally does. God has been super kind to surround me with real life friends and friends across the world who I can confess my unbelief to and find healing. My trusted friends have sat with me, cried with me, and prayed for me. That is what a spiritual family does.

Sometimes we are the Moses who obeys God and sees the supernatural occur. But sometimes we are the Moses who needs an Aaron and a Hur to hold up our arms during a battle when we are too weary.

Declare God’s best for your life.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. {Romans 8:28}

My personality doesn’t lend itself toward optimism as my first response. But I wouldn’t say I’m a pessimist either. I’m more of a realist. I look at my circumstances with objectivity and try to weigh out all possible outcomes. I want to be as ready as I can be for those outcomes. I imagine every possibility, from every angle. That doesn’t make me a control freak, does it?

Recently, I’ve decided that I want to do a better job at speaking to my circumstances. I want to be better at declaring God’s promises over them and believing that He will bring about good from them. I want to simply trust Him to do what He knows is best despite what I’m feeling. I want to remember His past faithfulness and allow that to build up confidence in me that He will be faithful again.

Beloved, may we push past our worries, doubts, and fears and run to the shelter of the One who can move mountains.

What is the mountain you are up against? I’d love to pray for you!

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