More than Words

For months, Brent and I have been in limbo. What are God’s plans for us? How will we get through this time, not knowing what tomorrow will bring? We’ve taken it one day at a time, trying to find comfort in the unknown, relying solely on faith rather than the craziness that surrounds us. But it’s been far from easy.

God promises joy, strength and provision. He says that He will never leave us or forsake us in the toughest of times. He promises perfect peace for those whose minds are steadfast on Him. Yet so often, I take those words for granted. I gloss over them like any other words on a page, missing the life-changing meaning within.

This morning, however, I’ve found comfort. After reading one chapter like I normally do, I kept searching. I journeyed from 1 Thes. 3, to Phil 4, to James 3, to Psalms and Isaiah. Each verse I read was a vivid reminder that all I’ve been searching for is found in Christ. This time, the words didn’t read like another story. They popped off the page as a refreshing, calming, peace-giving balm.

I still don’t know what tomorrow holds-or even today for that matter. But as I go through my day, I’ll remember God’s word, and how much He cherishes and cares for me. I’ll remember the peace and strength He promises to anxious, imperfect people like me.

All because I took time this morning to look beyond the words.

**What verses have impacted you? Were they words you’d read over and over again that took on new meaning? Or words you never realized God wrote specifically for you?**

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