From giving Him my all to giving up control, join me this week as I share some things God has been teaching me lately.
Who is Holding Whom?
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10, HCSB
There are verses in the Bible that mention clinging tightly to the Lord:
“Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.” Joshua 23:8, NLT “I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.” Psalm 63:8, NIV
I believe it’s important for us to cling to the Lord and seek Him as our Hope, Provider, and Father. At times in my life, my relationship with God has been the only thing left to get me through the day.
But I think it’s also important to recognize it’s not my own power holding me in His arms. Sometimes, I’m so busy managing everything in my life that I start believing I’m also in control of my relationship with God.
Just like a child, I’m clinging to my Father. But when a child lets go, does her Daddy drop her? Of course not.
Because it’s His power and strength holding her there, not hers.
I often forget who is holding whom. I cling desperately, thinking I’m the one keeping my relationship with Him intact and moving forward.
Just like most loving fathers, God must love when his children cling to Him. But even when we let go, He’s just as close. He’s still right there—holding us and loving us the same.
He doesn’t let go.
Heavenly Father, thank You for holding on to us, even when we let go.
Humbly learning these lessons,
Allison