I’ve been in such a blogging slump when it comes to doing the thing I love most, just writing. Being the person that I am, I have been completely consumed and overwhelmed by the house buying process. And I’ve had to reel myself in on more than one occasion, and say:
And as I sat watching Braylen play it hit me like never before. That same calmness, that same certainty she experiences with me is the same certainty I should have because I’ve placed my faith and trust in Jesus.
I thought about how scared she was when she saw Santa or the Easter bunny and how quickly she turned that emotion around when she came back to the safety of my arms. I thought about how at ease she is with strangers and new people as long as she can see me, as long as the comfort and safety of my presence is around her.
And then I knew, that same certainty and assurance is exactly how I should feel knowing that Jesus is taking care of me. That he has this plan and it’s all going to work out the way he wants it to work out and I need to rest easy with that knowledge.
Just as I reach my arms out to her when she’s worried or scared to comfort her, He wants to do that for me. I thought about how sad it would make me if she turned away and tried to fix things on her own or put her trust in someone else. And then I spent a lot of time in prayer because by worrying about things and not trusting His plan that’s exactly what I was doing.
There is grace, there is peace, and there is the love of someone who wants to take care of you like no one else in Him. Why haven’t I been using it like I should?
Instead of worrying about tomorrow I need to take time to be thankful for today. Instead of stressing about the future I need to live in the present. Instead of trying to work things out myself I need to turn it over to Him. And when I do turn it over I need to rest easy with the assurance that whatever problem I have is taken care of, no matter the situation.
I love this and needed this today. Thank you.
I can’t begin to tell you how much I needed to read this post today! Thank you Jennifer 🙂
Thank you so much for this post. This is what I need to hear first thing this morning.
I needed this today.
Great post! 🙂
This is such a great post. It’s amazing how our kids help us see things from a different perspective without saying a word, but by being the sweet innocent beings they are. Thanks for sharing with us.
LOVE this! What an easy and sweet reminder for today…thank you for your honesty and precious heart!
Thank you for this post Jennifer- I needed to start my day reading this!!! Xoxo
That is so true! Love your post!! I stumbled across your blog last week. Your bunny bait stopped me dead in my tracks (sweet-aholic). I am going to make it and use it as gifts!! Thanks for sharing!
We are on the same page, friend. I think I may have even posted that same verse a few weeks ago! Are you thinking about changing jobs? I took a transfer to an open third grade position that is full time (I currently teach remedial reading part time). I’m excited/nervous at the same time, and that might not even happen if we decide to move, which is very possible. I keep reminding myself to replace my worries with prayers…it’s hard though at times!
Great post, thanks for sharing! Hoping over from Kelly’s Korner. I’m from North Alabama! 🙂
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Thank you so much for this, I needed it today. I stumbled across your blog a few weeks back and haven’t commented out of pure laziness/ fear I needed an account to comment (until I learned better). I had my Sadie a year and a few weeks after bk, but see so many similarities between them that your blog drew me in! Thanks for all your share!
Great post! Found you via Kelly’s Korner. I’m from South MS.
LOVED this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Great post! I am over from Kelly’s Korner. 🙂
found your blog through kelly’s linkup… i’m from birmingham, al. loved your post, it really spoke to me!
I’ve never thought about it this way before…but you are so right. Just as my daughter turns to me for love and comfort, I should be turning to Him for the same. Not my husband, or the internet, or a good book, or an escape. Thanks so much for these words, I really needed to hear them today. 🙂