Sit With Uncertainty

You just want to know all of the answers right now. But this is a time of uncertainty, a time of waiting, a time of leaning into Me. You are desperate for answers; the not knowing is causing you such anxiety, yet you seek answers in the natural realm. I have all the answers, you should know this by now. I have all the answers, I see every minute of your future and yet I don't let you know too much in advance.

Rest in Me, beloved. Sit with the uncertainty - breathe into it, just sit and breathe and rest in Me.

I am with you.  Know this Truth with your whole being. What would you do if you knew her surgery date right now? Would you suddenly become calm? Would you have no stress at all? Would you know exactly what to do about child care arrangements, about sorting out all the issues that are weighing on your mind? No, you would be even more anxious, wouldn't you? Your mind would be buzzing trying to sort out every last detail. Is that helpful? So much could change between now and then. You just have to trust Me with the details. I've got this. Really, I do! 

You have asked Me to help you learn to manage stress better. Well, Beloved, this is it! This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn to manage stress! Just lean into Me and trust Me with the details. That is all I ask. It is no use wasting your energy worrying about these things that you cannot control and you cannot change.

I see you struggling to move from the intellectual understanding of this concept to the actual living of this. You need to carve out time in your day to rest in Me. Any time will do. I am here, available 24/7. Every moment you can grab to lean into Me will be worth it. Every moment will count, every time you lean into Me instead of bearing this burden on your own shoulders - every time will lighten your load. You worry about the impact this added stress is having on your health. Well listen to this, Beloved - you can lessen the impact by leaning into Me. But I can do better than this! I can actually help you improve your long-term health by the lessons you learn about how to manage your stress during this difficult time. Do you believe I can?

Believe it or not My sweet, I have big plans for you! I really do. I know this time has been incredibly hard for you, but I do care! I do love you, so very, very much! So for now, let's sit with the uncertainty and just be.

Desperate Hunger

"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning." Psalm 130:5-6

Bring Me the daily sacrifice of your time, dear one. I know how dearly it costs you to carve out time to spend with Me amidst the busyness of life with young children who are so dependent on you. 

Look at your tiny baby daughter. Look at the desperation that she exhibits when she is hungry! Nothing will satisfy until she is at your breast being nurtured. There is an urgency, a "nothing else matters" quality to her hungry cry. 

I want you to hunger for My Word and My Presence with the same intensity, the same single-mindedness! I want you to need My Word and My Presence so desperately that you just cannot put it off! 

Oh, Beloved, the need is already there. You just have to realise it. Open your mind to it.

Light-Radiating Presence

"For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning to Me and resting in Me you shall be saved; in quietness and in trusting confidence shall be your strength." Isaiah 30:15

Rest here in My Presence. Refresh your aching, weary soul. Be still and know with all your being that I AM God! Let this Truth permeate your whole existence. 

As you go forward from this place, you carry My manifest Presence with you. I am resplendent with Light. I clothe myself in Light. It radiates from My Presence. When you walk into thick darkness, My Light-radiating Presence goes with you, and shatters the darkness! Darkness cannot remain in My Radiant Presence, so you can expect to see circumstances shift. 

It starts here, Beloved. Here in the secret place. You cannot fake this or force this. This is where you invest time, learning to steward My Presence well. Most of all, it takes TIME and REST. Let yourself completely relax, and soak in My Presence without guilt. The to-do list can wait. Rest here with Me and wait awhile. 

Everlasting Arms

When you rest in My Sovereignty, your whole world looks different! Here, you can be FINALLY FREE from worry, fear, and anxiety of all kind! 

I AM Lord over all! This Truth is higher than any other idea that sets itself up as truth. 

You cannot possibly plan for every detail. You just cannot work it all out and make it go to plan. Learn what you need to know, but remember - I AM Lord over all. Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is My purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21) In his heart a man plans his course, but I determine his steps. (Proverbs 16:9)

Trust in Me, Beloved. Trust in Me with ALL of your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding! Seek My will in ALL you do, and I will show you which path to take! (Proverbs 3:5-6)

When an anxious thought arises, wrestle it to My Feet and leave it there. If it requires an action from you, I will guide you. If it is a matter of "wait and see", there is no safer place to wait than in My everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27)

Use Your Words

O My Precious, how your unbelief hurts My heart! Think about your relationship with your own children - when they attempt something on their own and fail, they cry and moan, "It's not working!!!" 

How often do you need to gently remind them, "If you are having trouble, just use your words to ask Mummy for help."

I am here, not just for you to spend time with each morning to draw strength for the day. There are so many things "not working" in your life right now, and so often I see you throw up your hands, cry and moan, "It's not working!"

Dear one, just use your words to ask Me for help! Keep bringing these situations to Me for My help, and wait on Me for answers and direction. This is how I transform the target the enemy has on you to a target for blessing...as you let each trouble or difficulty push you to truly depend on Me more fully, and walk with Me more closely. 

Do not think that you have to just put up and shut up. You can only manage that for so long before self-pity and bitterness take over! Believe in Me! Trust Me for deliverance! Yes, even from crushed sewage pipes, telecommunications problems and children's persistent bed-wetting! Watch as I open the doors and rain down "manna" solutions to your needs. 

Ask, in childlike faith, and it will be given to you!

Patiently

You are so impatient, dear one. Just rest and wait on Me. You want answers immediately. You want results quickly. Wait on Me, and remember who I am. Wait patiently for Me, Beloved. 

Leave tomorrow in My hands, and rest with Me today. I've got this - it's not up to you to keep Me "on task". Your best job right now is to rest with Me and enjoy My sweet Presence. This will reap rewards in the future in ways that you cannot even begin to imagine. 

Stop limiting yourself (and Me) by focusing on what you cannot possibly control. Just rest, and wait on Me.

More Than A Conqueror!

Come to Me, weary one. Lay down all of your burdens again. I will give you rest. Wait here with Me. Refreshing your spirit in My Presence takes TIME. 

Wait patiently for Me. I do hear your cries. I lift you up out of the slimy pit of self-pity. Out of the mud and muck of sickness and weariness. I set your feet upon a Rock. I give you a firm place to stand. I am putting a new song in your mouth, a song of praise to Me. A song of celebration and joy. Many around you will see and will put their trust in Me. (Psalm 40:1-3)

In Me, you are more than a conqueror! (Romans 8:37)

I WILL Come Through For You

You must always be on your guard against "D.I.Y. mode". When you are impatient with the chaos around you, you slip into D.I.Y. mode to try to exert some control over your environment. You act in your own strength, instead of waiting for Me to empower and direct you. 

This behaviour is driven by fear, not love, and the results speak for themselves:

• damaged relationships
• feelings of inadequacy
• absolute exhaustion
• resentment and dissatisfaction with your lot
• a flurry of negative thoughts
• tears and tantrums 

Today, when all around you seems chaotic, run to Me! Give Me your fear and impatience. Rest in Me. Tune in to My voice, and do not jump into action until you hear from Me. Listen for the one next step. Quieten your frenzied thoughts and listen for My gentle, quiet voice. 

Trust Me with all your heart - I WILL come through for you! Yes, even in the "little things"! In ALL your ways, acknowledge Me, and I WILL direct your paths! (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Embrace the Waiting Time

I know that this waiting time can feel excruciatingly long for you at times. By your nature, you are impatient. You want answers NOW, you want miraculous healing NOW, you want reassurance NOW. You want to know all, so that you can plan all, so that you can reestablish your happy illusion of control. 

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:7)

Focus your energy on trusting Me with your whole heart. Be diligent in placing your hope securely in Me. "Seek peace and pursue it." (Psalm 34:14) Embrace this waiting time as an opportunity to retrain your brain from its illusion of control to truly walking by faith.

Just Rest

"Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls." (Matthew 11:28-29)

You cannot rush rest, dear one. There is no substitute for the soul-rest that I offer. No quick alternative that can yield the same result. This is because the process of entering My rest is just as important as the refreshing you get as a result. It is a sacrificial offering of your time and attention. It requires you giving up something you value highly, for something that is absolutely priceless.

 

I make you to lie down in the green pastures of My Presence. I lead you by the still waters, the living water of My Spirit. Here, I restore your soul as you wait and abide with Me. (Psalm 23)

Sometimes you are so ready to flop down and soak up the soul-rest that I offer. At other times, your heart and mind are in conflict. Your heart craves this, but your mind is impatient, wanting to rush on ahead. 

You remember as a child, your parents built rest-time into your daily routine. You resisted time and again, and hated to admit that you felt better afterwards. Sometimes you have that same childish approach to soul-rest. "But I'm so busy, I've got so much to get done, I can't afford the time, and anyway, I don't need this right now."

You DO need this. This is how I've created you - to function at your best with regular soul-rest. Just give in to Me, dear one. Come rest awhile with Me. Don't watch the clock. Put everything else aside and just breathe in the freshness of My Presence. Just stay here with Me a while. Just rest.

Rest and Rejoice

Psalm 5

Know that I hear your cries and your sighing. Lay your requests before Me and wait in expectation! Your heart is heavy this morning. Lay down your burdens, truly release them. (Ps 5:1-3)

I know that you are disappointed in yourself - how easily the doubt creeps in. Just a few well-meaning words from a caring friend or family member and you start questioning your judgement in trusting Me. Fear looms large and intimidating. You begin to cower...STOP! Remember who I AM! Take refuge in Me, your strong tower! Refuse to allow fear to lock you up in its dark dungeon again. Speak out My Word, it is living and active and has mighty power! 

Remember the truth that seeking Me is your best preparation. No amount of medical information can better prepare you to face your daughter's future. I hold her in My hand. Do not borrow trouble from tomorrow. Trust that I will help and guide you to the right information at the right time. 

Right now, it is crucial to guard against fear - the enemy of your soul. You are no longer a slave to fear, but fear will continue to do its best to entice you back into slavery. Rest here in My perfect Love. Fear has no place here. My perfect Love is full of Light, fear is darkness that cannot stand My Light. 

As you take refuge in Me, be glad! Keep on singing for joy! I spread My protection over you. I surround you with favour as with a shield. (Ps 5:11-12) You are protected by My Love, My Presence. I cover you with My protection. Rest in this covering. Rest, dear one. Rest and rejoice. This is perfect medicine for your aching heart. Rest and sing for joy.