Lately I've been in a bit of a writing rut, which is not too normal for me. Typically I find myself falling asleep each night with various things going through my mind about God, life, beauty....all things that challenge me to journal and blog. It's been a season filled with early mornings and late nights, serving coffee and scones, until tonight. Tonight I am packing up my home, packing up the life that I've lived here in Canada for the last 5 years. Of course a night like this would lead someone like to me thinking...which only leads to writing....
This morning I had a coffee date with a really good friend and left feeling challenged, encouraged, and refreshed in so many ways. I sure hope she feels the same way because we were in Starbucks for a good four hours!
One of the things we were talking about was the things I fear in my life.
-my big brother who is fighting in Afghanistan for the US Army
-my 14 year old brother who is beginning his own battle through high school
-my Mom, Dad, Grandma, the people I adore back home in Oregon
-my husband and the beautiful journey we are on together and the things that frustrate me about myself
-my fear for our future, what our roles may be in this beautiful new church we have joined
-my fear of being forgotten, for not being able to use the gifts I've been given and so desire to use
This may seem like quite a lot to talk about in one coffee date but hey, we are women right?
So as I was just thinking about the various things I'm worried about, I could hear God saying, Just TRUST me Britt, I'm your heavenly Father. I have written every page of your life even before you were born. I have your life in my hands. Release your fear. Release your worries. Release your brother to me, I will take care of him. Release your little brother, I have wonderful plans for his life. I love your parents, even more than you do, I have incredible plans for them. I adore your Grandmother, she's my precious daughter. I have things planned for you and Jason, things that you could never imagine. Truth me Brittany. Trust me. Trust me. Just trust me.
The cry of my heart is to trust Jesus with everything I have. To open up my hands and release all of those things I am holding so tightly. Why do I do this? The creator of the heavens and the earth LOVES ME and takes care of me. I need to TRUST IN HIM.
The song, Overcome by The Desperation Band came on the playlist and hit me ever so deeply tonight. Hearing the words of various people my age saying how God has helped them overcome, reminded me that I'm not alone. I'm not the only one that still has things I need to overcome. I'm not the only one that can say God has helped me overcome an eating disorder, insecurities galore, fear of leaving my family, fear of the unknown, fear of singing in front of people and allowing God to use my voice. I've overcome the average person's fear of speaking in front of groups of people. The list really could go on. Yet, the list of things I know and desire for the Lord to help me overcome is even larger. And for the truth that GOD WILL HELP ME OVERCOME, I am grateful! So incredibly grateful!
What is it that is holding you back today? What is it that you find yourself thinking about way too much? What are you worried about? What are you doubting God can do?
I'm serious. Take a moment to allow God to show you what it is you are holding onto and not allowing God to free you from.
Then, release it to God. Release it to Him in the morning when you wake up and begin to fret and worry about it again. Release it as you drive to work, or as you fall asleep each night.
I know I'm going to have to do that.
Listen to this song, and allow God's truth to fill up your heart.
What has he helped you overcome?
What CAN he help you overcome?
This morning I had a coffee date with a really good friend and left feeling challenged, encouraged, and refreshed in so many ways. I sure hope she feels the same way because we were in Starbucks for a good four hours!
One of the things we were talking about was the things I fear in my life.
-my big brother who is fighting in Afghanistan for the US Army
-my 14 year old brother who is beginning his own battle through high school
-my Mom, Dad, Grandma, the people I adore back home in Oregon
-my husband and the beautiful journey we are on together and the things that frustrate me about myself
-my fear for our future, what our roles may be in this beautiful new church we have joined
-my fear of being forgotten, for not being able to use the gifts I've been given and so desire to use
This may seem like quite a lot to talk about in one coffee date but hey, we are women right?
So as I was just thinking about the various things I'm worried about, I could hear God saying, Just TRUST me Britt, I'm your heavenly Father. I have written every page of your life even before you were born. I have your life in my hands. Release your fear. Release your worries. Release your brother to me, I will take care of him. Release your little brother, I have wonderful plans for his life. I love your parents, even more than you do, I have incredible plans for them. I adore your Grandmother, she's my precious daughter. I have things planned for you and Jason, things that you could never imagine. Truth me Brittany. Trust me. Trust me. Just trust me.
The cry of my heart is to trust Jesus with everything I have. To open up my hands and release all of those things I am holding so tightly. Why do I do this? The creator of the heavens and the earth LOVES ME and takes care of me. I need to TRUST IN HIM.
The song, Overcome by The Desperation Band came on the playlist and hit me ever so deeply tonight. Hearing the words of various people my age saying how God has helped them overcome, reminded me that I'm not alone. I'm not the only one that still has things I need to overcome. I'm not the only one that can say God has helped me overcome an eating disorder, insecurities galore, fear of leaving my family, fear of the unknown, fear of singing in front of people and allowing God to use my voice. I've overcome the average person's fear of speaking in front of groups of people. The list really could go on. Yet, the list of things I know and desire for the Lord to help me overcome is even larger. And for the truth that GOD WILL HELP ME OVERCOME, I am grateful! So incredibly grateful!
What is it that is holding you back today? What is it that you find yourself thinking about way too much? What are you worried about? What are you doubting God can do?
I'm serious. Take a moment to allow God to show you what it is you are holding onto and not allowing God to free you from.
Then, release it to God. Release it to Him in the morning when you wake up and begin to fret and worry about it again. Release it as you drive to work, or as you fall asleep each night.
I know I'm going to have to do that.
Listen to this song, and allow God's truth to fill up your heart.
What has he helped you overcome?
What CAN he help you overcome?
