God's Got You!

The Lord will guide you continually,
    giving you water when you are dry
    and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
    like an ever-flowing spring.

Isaiah 58:11

 

 Have you ever taken a look back at your life and wondered how you made it through?  It's rather intimidating, to say the least.  I have looked back and remembered being terrified wondering how I was going to make it, yet God always provided.  

 

I remembered a time when I worried what would happen with my heart surgery.  Would I survive?  If not, what would happen to my family? How would we make ends meet when I was out for three months of recovery? Would I be able to function fully or be limited?  God heard my fears, concerns, worries.  He sent a nurse who could tell I was stressed and she took the time to pray for me and with me.  She was patient while I unloaded all my anxieties to God and asked for His peace.  She reminded me that when God is our focus, everything else falls into its proper place.

 

I'll admit that I was doubtful, but prayed: "You know I am still concerned, but I know You have everything under control.  You've never let me down and I thank You for that.  Please calm my Spirit."  Next morning, I had quadruple bypass surgery.  While I was in recovery, I felt so peaceful. God did provide for us in ways I could not have imagined.  But here's the kicker, God provides for us even when it's not an emergency.  Take a minute and remember those times.