Renewed Hope

Casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (New American Standard Bible)

My heart is heavy this morning for a friend who faces uncertainties with her job. Throughout the night I have awakened with her on my mind and lifted her up in prayer at those times. Her situation has become a concern of mine and that concern has birthed some anxiety in me. It has caused me to think long and hard about my view of prayer and God. There is turmoil that has its roots in worry and God is working gently to show me the reason for the worry.

I asked Him this morning what my turmoil is revealing about my prayer life and view of Him. He was quick to answer. While I know the verses and truths about God and His love for us, deep down there is this thought that abandonment is forth coming. That my friend will be left on her own to survive this storm of life. That somehow the situation is not on God’s priority list. As I saw and acknowledged my thoughts God also began to bring truth to mind. While I don’t know how things will turn out I now have truth to stand on with confidence and boldness.

In regards to my friend, these are the truths I am now standing in: God will never leave, forsake or abandon her. He knows the beginning from the end. He is aware of every detail of her life. He will work all things out for her good and His glory. He cares for her. He is faithful to her. He will meet ALL her needs (physically, spiritually, emotionally, financially, and mentally). He holds her in the palms of His hands. His ways are higher than her ways and His thoughts are higher than her thoughts. He is her defender, protector, provider, shelter, and shepherd. His plans for her are for good. He is holding her by the right hand and guiding her steps accordingly. He loves her even more than she loves her own children and grandchildren (and that says a lot). He is not limited in any way by her situation. He is covering her with His wings and feathers. He is hovering over her. He has His eye on her. He knows what He is doing.

As I pray for her I am free to ask that her job stay in tact but along with that I rejoice in the truths that abound for her. She is dear to me but even more so to God. I look forward to the incredible ways God will work on her behalf.

Father, You have settled my heart in a precious way. All that You have shown me regarding my friend is true for all Your children. I rest in You this morning right along side my friend. Amen.

Prayer for a Friend - Casting Crowns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3D0Carn3U

Fixing my eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith!