Next week we will conclude the Open Hearts series.
Get caught up here with some incredible reflections from some of my dear writing friends as they shared their hearts to bless you.
We’d love to hear how you’ve been encouraged through these posts.
The #OpenHearts series continues today with some thoughts I penned for a friend. Start reading below and then follow me over to Jolene’s blog today as we discuss the subject of Messy Faith.
The first verse goes like this,
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide;
in every change God faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
In changes, amidst chaos, and among the challenges that come our way, He remains faithful; unchanging and readily available to us.
What comfort His faithfulness brings!
Rewind to the night before my meeting and I was a teary mess. I felt scared and insecure. I was falling apart. Months of preparation had left me emotionally exhausted. There was so much of my heart on paper and in my book proposal and the pressure mounted to the point of combustion.
God lovingly and patiently reminded me that He is faithful.
I was unsure of the outcome of the meeting, but I could hold my head high because Jesus went before me, with me and behind me. The results were up to Him but with His help I could step forward in faith.
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart” (Psalm 91:4).
No matter what happens, we can be confident because God is faithful. I am delighted to be guest posting over at Jolene’s place today as part of her 31 days series on Messy Faith. Come join me as we further explore His faithfulness in the messy moments of life…
P.S. I am linking up with several of my blogging friends today. Won’t you come over and hear from their hearts today?
Oh, so glad you reminded me of that hymn! I haven’t thought of it for a long time, but it spoke so deeply to me when my mom was sick.
Also, all of the best with your book proposal!! Thanks for leading by example and showing what it means to trust, regardless of outcome.
Blessings on your week!
I love that God is faithful, especially when I am unfaithful. That nothing can thwart his plan. Love this encouragement.
Dianne- Yes! So thankful for His faithfulness even when we are unfaithful- what grace, what patience. 🙂
I love this thought, Katie, “No matter what happens, we can be confident because God is faithful.” That is TRUTH. Can’t wait to see what you had to say at Jolene’s today. <3
Thank you Meredith.:) I have been so impressed by what I’ve been able to read of your series. Your writing keeps getting better and better (although it was already spectacular to start with)!:) An ebook of your 31 day series perhaps?
“in every change God faithful will remain.” – Thank you, Katie, for posting this hymn. I’ve heard it before, but for some reason it wasn’t until you put that line in bold did I stop and recognize it fully. This year has been a year of change for me. Sometimes it’s often difficult to remember that “He who promised is faithful.” I am grateful for your post today and for sharing your heart.
Thank you Jennifer.:)
Beautiful, Katie. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the reminder today of God’s faithfulness through your story. I’ll swing over to Jolene’s too. Much loving coming your way!
Hi Julie! Thank you for your encouragement- it is a gift.:)