In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and give strength to all. 1 Chronicles 29:12
In this new year, I have made a conscious effort to respond more than I react to difficult circumstances. This is something that will take quite some time to achieve, but the above passage has brought me peace and served as a reminder of God being in total control.
Any of my family, friends, and co-workers would tell you that I have been known to over-react from time to time. For instance, I thought the world was coming to an end last year when I contracted the flu for a week. Seriously, I know that I am a very reactive person and in the heat of a moment, I sometimes forget that God is in control, not just in my life, but over everything.
Right before Christmas, I faced a small scare at work. Instead of my usual (panic and ‘freak out’) I instead turned to the Bible and prayed with thanksgiving and praise. God filled me with a sense of peace and calmed my nerves and everything turned out to be better than fine.
Thankfully, we have a God that is bigger than you and me and the problems we face. Turn to Him in all situations and never forget that He is in control!
