Held by God

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

When we hold tightly and try to control everything ourselves, disaster often follows. Think of a handheld bell with a handle. Holding it loosely produces a melodious sound that is sweet and pleasing to the ear. The tighter we hold it, the more our arm stiffens, and it produces a clanking, discordant noise.

Life works much the same way. The more we strain to manage the outcomes, fix people, or orchestrate every detail, the more our hearts tense and our peace fractures. But if we loosen our grip, stop insisting on our own way, and trust God with the weight of what we carry, our souls begin to breathe again, and the melody returns.

When we approach life with a loose grip, letting God take the lead, life holds a sweetness that brings joy and spills over into the lives of others. We become a living testimony to the wonder of being surrendered to the Lord and letting His Holy Spirit guide us. What a wonderful way to live!

Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him... (Psalm 37:7).

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