Rest in Me

I am one of those people who like to be in control. And know the when, where, why, and how something is going to happen.

It kills me when I don't know what is going on and there is supposed to be a plan. The worst part is when I am not in a position to control the outcome of the supposed plan.

My life is a giant plan that I have no control over. Sometimes I wish I do. The future boggles my mind. It can become rather burdensome.

I was struggling with that very thing today. I was literally crying out to the Lord to guide me in the path that I should take. I was also wishing at the same time that He would just drop a blueprint in my lap for me to follow. In other words I would then be in control.

My heavenly Father then reminded me of a song, whose words have often brought comfort in times of confusion and restlessness:

"When confusion fills my mind,
And my world inside is torn apart,
Or the road just seems to rough,
And discouragement just grips my heart,
I lift my eyes and see,
The One who died for me,
Is standing there beside me,
And says so tenderly:

Oh, be still, My child,
And know I'm your God.
Rest to know,
The King of glory is on your side.
Let Me bear all your pain,
And carry your load.
Oh, be still, My child
And rest in Me."

He is my God. He is in control of my life. His plan is perfect. He wants me to trust and rest in Him.

I need to be still and rest in Him. Trust His word. Live everyday to honor and glorify Him. And He will lead me in the way He would have me to go.

Proverbs 3:5&6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths."