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.
welcome to my world of poetry says
It's remarkable how human life parallels that to nature and wildlife, I enjoyed your write as usual, Thanks for sharing,
Yvonne,
ozjane says
Life is fragile but the hands of God are safe, stable and strong.
Denise says
I am so grateful for those precious hands.
GlowinGirl says
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?
Joan says
Oh, I am so grateful to be held in His hands. A wonderful reminder.
Blessings,
Joan
Daughter of the KING says
Beautiful post – I too am grateful to be in His loving hands.
Blessings,
Linda J
Christian says
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!!!
Beth in NC says
What a wonderful picture with that scripture!
Thank you for the reminder that we are in His loving Hands.
Happy WFW!
Beth
Joanne Sher says
Wanda – this is beautiful. And what a powerful reminder. Thank you.
Amanda says
There is no safer place to be, than in the hands of the Living, loving God.
Amen and thank you!
Blessings…
BLUEBUTTERFLY says
So true, Wanda. Knowing that we are in His hands is the only way to have true peace and comfort.
Be in perfect peace.
lori says
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
SnoWhite says
oh how I needed that word today! thank you.
Susan says
Great word Wanda! And so very true.
Thank God for those loving hands that hold us daily!
Blessings to you this WFW?
Susan says
Great word Wanda! And so very true.
Thank God for those loving hands that hold us daily!
Blessings to you this WFW?
cHe says
yes so true!!!
hip-chick says
What a great picture. Such a fragile little bud in those big hands. Just as God holds us in His hands.
Tea with Tiffany says
I love how BIG His hands are!
JENNIE says
It's beautiful Wanda. We are safe in His hands.
Peggy says
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.
Debra Kaye says
Thankful to be in His hands.
Blessings to you, sister.
MyJourneyBack says
Yes what a great word and illustration. Holding onto Him.
Thanks for sharing this.
Amydeanne says
amen to that! what a great illustration!
Toia says
This is very inspiring and encouraging. I really love your analogy. Thanks for posting this. Happy WFW!!
Janis@Open My Ears Lord says
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
Karen says
No other place I would rather be, than in the hands of my precious Lord…beautiful WFW, Wanda….
Karen says
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…
Cathy says
Thanks for sharing that encouraging Word.
Tracy Berta-daughter to the King, wife, mother, speaker, writer says
Wanda, this is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this powerful truth! Many blessings, friend!
Suz says
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!
Just Be Real says
A wonderful inspiring post Wanda, thank you for sharing, Blessings, JBR
Marsha says
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.
Monica Watkins says
That last sentence sums it all up. Rest in that. 🙂
Monica
Cherie Hill says
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
Kaye Swain - SandwichINK says
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 🙂
Pet says
Beautiful!
Mike says
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!
Misty says
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!