Monday, December 05, 2016

You are not Alone

Two footprints...actually mine. How lonely they look upon the sand as I approach the ocean. The ocean...such beauty, but totally terrifying to me. Those waves, the unknowns...facing the "what ifs"...what if a wave comes crashing down on me...or what if "Jaws" is alive in the Pacific?
Everyday we are faced with the "what ifs" of life. Everything is all calm and then a great big wave unexpectedly comes crashing in our life...our life which we thought we had total control over. 
"My" footprints take on a whole new meaning. I can't do this alone. These footprints are those of my Jesus whose footprints in my life, has saved me...when I chose to jump into His arms. 
He carries me....as I walk towards the ocean.
He is with me, at all times...through the good, bad and ugly. He never leaves my side. When I am weary, He carries me. When I am happy, He laughs with me. When I am sad, He washes away my tears. When I am afraid, He holds me . 
When I am anxious, He fills me with His peace. 
When my eyes are focused on the unknowns of life...I will fear, I will be anxious....but when my eyes are fixed on my Lord, I will be filled with His peace, His joy....just knowing that He is carrying me as I walk into this ocean called life. 
May Jesus' footprints make an imprint on your heart...today, tomorrow....always. 
Rest in the following truth...

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze

For I am the LORD, your God the Holy One of Israel, your Savior" Isaiah 43:1-3
Peace to you, 
Joni

You are not Alone T wo footprints...actually mine. How lonely they look upon the sand as I approach the ocean. The ocean...such beauty...