I’m feeling a bit battered and bruised these days. There are many reasons, but when it comes down to it, I’m holding on to a few things I need to let go of. 
I am holding on to:
- fear
- weariness
- good works
- approval
Maybe you are too. I was reading today in the book of Hebrews, my new old best friend and I was reminded that God’s grace has already destroyed all those things. Why do I struggle so with them? I think it is because in this place my flesh must release its own will to the unseen hand of the Father. My faith must rest here. No more works. No more doing. But rest in his already done work.
“In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away” Hebrews 8:13
My heart is bending toward this truth today. I’m going to sit with it awhile.
xo,
Stacey
I was driving home from work late last night. A song came on the radio that I’m sure I’ve heard at least 100 times came on to the radio, but I had never really paid attention. It was perfect. Crasting Crowns, “Just Be Held”. Lines like, “Your worlds not falling apart, its falling into place” and “Quit holding on and just be held”.
I love that song!
God brought Isaiah 30:15: “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength…” across my reading in early January when everything seemed to be “smooth sailing”… A few days later, our daughter had a grand mal seizure and from then until now has been a whirlwind of dr visits and EEGs…for us…and seemingly nothing but bad news in so many of our friends lives, as well, (divorce, leukemia, and then last week the death of a friend) and my mind goes back repeatedly to that verse. I need it (and your post) now more than ever.
Tonya – am so so very sorry. I truly know how hard it is to walk through hard health issues with your kids. Cling to that verse. It is truth you and stand upon. Praying for your girl and your mama heart right now.