Insecure

8/22/2020

Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water…but He…Shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.”

I continue to struggle, but where does my faith and trust go when all I see is the storm raging all around me? Chambers writes, “I indeed am at an end, I cannot do a thing but He begins just there—He does the things no one else can ever do.” This is something that I am always counting on, especially in my family’s situation today. Everything is out of my control in my life right now except for my actions and reactions, and even those become an issue when fear and exhaustion sets in. This is always true of course, but so many circumstances presently surrounding our lives are unstable. Living in the moment is a constant battle because the future is filled with questions of which way to go and what path to take. We have been here before, like most people, but at this stage of our lives it all feels a bit more daunting. I must admit that I am feeling insecure. The only certainty in life right now is the care, mercy, and love of my Savior. The truth of His protection and provision is what gets me through the moments of darkness and doubt. Am I worthy of being baptized by the Holy Spirit, or His love that keeps me at peace? No, I will never be; it is only through God’s grace that this miracle can happen. I put all my faith and trust in my God, for He can do all things; when I am weak, He is strong.

Note: The leaf picture was taken today. It is an unusual time for  such a change to take place, yet it is reflective of so many things that are uncommon in today's world. In it, can I still see the beauty?