Arms that Hold the Universe ... Holds us too!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGCHecATSGs

As I was listening to the Light Music station offered through Shaw this song came on that really spoke to me.
I was sitting at the computer looking up info for a sermon for Palm Sunday ( officers have their daughters wedding that weekend) and feeling some anxiety with this. I love preaching and getting ready for it so just having some memories come back. Need to focus on the here and now. I am so grateful for the officers that have given us time and been patient with us and have allowed us to be part of ministry.
We have decided to try and go back to The Salvation Army in Picton. We loved the church we had been going to.  But...... both Paul and I felt this was not where God wanted us. I struggle with this. I have tried to convince myself that that is where we needed to be as a family but as I watch my children care for friends around them I see in them the Spirit of the Army and what it stands for it. We have always had an Army family and miss that. There is something unique, even with all its flaws the Salvation Army family has. It is part of who we are. So we went last night and practiced music. It was fun. It felt like "home." On the other hand today I am struggling with the feelings of loss. But that is okay. That is normal. I knew when we decided to go back I would have a harder time as it reminds me of so much but I felt God saying that he was going to take of me. That I would be okay. It is better to listen to God and trust that He will give me the strength and peace I need.
So I hear this song for the first time and loved the words

And the arms that hold the universe
Are holding you tonight
You can rest inside
It's gonna be alright

And the voice that calmed the raging sea
Is calling you His child
So be still and know He's in control
He will never let you go

You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He's still got the whole world in His hands
You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He's still got the whole world
The whole world in His hands

I still have lots of unanswered questions but I am thankful for what He has provided for me. I will trust this is where we are to be for this time and continue serving and loving Him with all that I have.
Maybe you can relate. You have unanswered questions but still see so much evidence of God's hand in your world. Keep believing and trusting and he will work out all the rest!


Love and Prayers

Jen