The Watered Soul

Finding Refreshment in the Word

He Holds The Future {Word-Filled Wednesday}

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Psalm 31-15a

I came across this passage of scripture during my daily reading yesterday. It along with vs.14 just seemed to jump out and grab me.

But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. Psalms 31:14-15a (NLT)

Life is fragile just like the precious flower this hand holds. Once that little bloom was attached to a stem, which had some roots supplying it’s nutrients. Yet something or someone came along and snatch this precious bloom from the place it once thrived.

At times my life seems to be like that little flower, one moment I’m blossoming in my planted place of comfort. Only to be uprooted by unexpected storms or changes in life. It is at those times that I can not see or understand why God allow these things to be. The darkness of the storm seems to shroud His hand from me.

Yet even in those times, I must remain confident that He indeed is God and my future is secure in His hands.

Comments

  1. It's remarkable how human life parallels that to nature and wildlife, I enjoyed your write as usual, Thanks for sharing,

    Yvonne,

  4. There is a theme we share today of hands. 🙂 I love your take on it — it's such a blessing to see the variety of ways God speaks to us through His Word. We're safe in His adventurous hand, aren't we?

  6. Beautiful post – I too am grateful to be in His loving hands.

    Blessings,
    Linda J

  7. We might not understand the present events that happens in our lives, but rest assured that A GREAT future that is waiting ahead of us!

    Thanks for Sharing Wanda!
    God bless you!!!

  8. What a wonderful picture with that scripture!

    Thank you for the reminder that we are in His loving Hands.

    Happy WFW!
    Beth

  10. There is no safer place to be, than in the hands of the Living, loving God.

    Amen and thank you!

    Blessings…

  11. So true, Wanda. Knowing that we are in His hands is the only way to have true peace and comfort.

    Be in perfect peace.

  12. You know Wanda if we made that our daily prayer what peace our hearts would find….
    "My future is in your hands Lord"

    I've got one to cling to today!
    Love it!

    Blessings Wanda for this inspiration!

    lori

  14. Great word Wanda! And so very true.

    Thank God for those loving hands that hold us daily!

    Blessings to you this WFW?

  15. Great word Wanda! And so very true.

    Thank God for those loving hands that hold us daily!

    Blessings to you this WFW?

  17. What a great picture. Such a fragile little bud in those big hands. Just as God holds us in His hands.

  20. Blessings Wanda…Truly refreshing and inspirational! So thankful I can trust in Him and that I am in His hands! Beautiful reminder! I especially liked your own words of wisdom! Indeed we are fragile and life is fragile just like this fragrant flower we need to BE & STAY connected to our Source that feeds us and gives us His Living Water…even His own life for ours! I can so relate to your analogy to our own lives. My life certainly seems like that too! Thanks for sharing and wording this so well.

  24. This is very inspiring and encouraging. I really love your analogy. Thanks for posting this. Happy WFW!!

  25. What peace it gives us, Wanda, to know He holds the future in His hands. Because there are days I need to be reminded of that!

    Blessings,
    Janis

  26. No other place I would rather be, than in the hands of my precious Lord…beautiful WFW, Wanda….

  27. Hi Wanda.. Im so glad you got to stop by and visit.. it is nice to meet you. and look forward to becoming blogging buddies..
    You have a beautiful blog,, i will be back to visit again..
    Have a blessed week..and I will see you again real soon…

  29. Wanda, this is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this powerful truth! Many blessings, friend!

  30. Hello Wanda, glad I found your blogpost today. I have been reflecting upon the spiritual dynamics of giving and receiving — as they are so connected.

    The images of the Father giving his Son and of Christ holding on to nothing provide us with profound examples of giving. But, you point also to entrusting all things to his hands. Letting go – opening our hands – is not just abandoning the things we've held but it is entrusting these things to His care.

    Thank you!

  32. Such a beautiful analogy, Wanda (and picture). It reminds me of a song by Kathy Tracoli (spelling?) several years ago, "My Life Is In Your Hands."

    Thank you for these wise words, and for stopping by my blog the other day.

    Blessings.

  34. LOVED this post sister!!! "Tho He slay me, yet I will trust in Him." God is with us always . . . He allows our trials in order to strengthen us and increase our faith. How we should rejoice that in times of despair, His grace is sufficient for our every need.
    Love, hugs, and prayers,
    Cherie

  35. What lovely and encouraging Bible verses and such a great illustration – both the photo and the devotional. Thank you for a sweet Word-Filled Wednesday on Thursday 🙂

  37. So relevant for me at the moment. Sometimes it's dryness and pain that move us on. At those times it's hard to discern Him but they are the very times that He is working. I trust Him!

  38. Wanda.. First I want to thank you for stopping by my blog.. when I first started it, I thought it was a good outlet. I know see God had others plans..plans to connect me with others who seek and love Him. People like you! I am blessed to say He holds my whole world in His hands.

    Thank you for you post, the messages you share. You are an ispiration! I look forward to exploring more and reading future ones.

    God Bless You!