Letting Go

 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” ~ Psalm 46:10

I need to let go and let God.  There are days when I try to hold a tight control on the events in my life.  Being a teacher requires me to be in control of my classroom and to be able to attack my additional duties with gusto.  Add life to the mix and it can become pretty overwhelming.  When life gets chaotic and even before, I need to remember that God is in control.  I need to trust that whatever the day may bring that He is with me.

I need to remember who I am in Him, a daughter of the King and there is nothing that can happen that will separate me from His love. (Romans 8:38).  He has me front, back, and sides.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me ( Philippians 4:13).  I need to rest in His word; His truth.  I need to know without a doubt that God's got me.  He is my blessed assurance.

As I feel the weight of the pressure to perform taken off my shoulder, I can see opportunities in my classroom to minister to my students.  I see opportunities to be ministered to as I join my colleagues in morning prayer.  I see the expression of love from my husband.  My day becomes more than just run, run, run.  Rather it becomes an opportunity for me to say yes to God and rest in the Sovereignty of His will, authority, and power.

Lord, the enemy would have me overwhelmed and stressed, but You remind me how blessed I truly am.  Blessed to know that I don't have to have it all together.  I do not have to be perfect, but perfectly willing to be used by You.  I can trust with my days and my outcomes.  You only want the best for me.  You love me and I am grateful.  In Jesus name. Amen