Go With The Flow

Instead of fighting the waves,

relax in this place of grace

where you meet with Me face to face.

God whispered this little saying over my heart and mind a few months ago. Ever since then, He has been using it to remind me He is in control no matter how big the waves of life get.

If you know me personally, then you are probably aware that I like feeling in control. The deeper I’ve gotten into my relationship with God, the more aware I’ve become about how much I struggle with this. I especially see it in the way I communicate with the people I love most like my siblings. As the big sister all I truly want is the best for them (or what I think is the best) and because of this I can push too hard in areas of their lives that aren’t mine to push.

God has really worked through me in this area throughout the past few years. He has slowly revealed to me that feeling responsible for “saving” the people I care about through my own strength is a downright lie.

Sometimes, I get so focused on trying to save myself or others that I forget the One who has already saved us. But I hear God calling me to go with His flow and let Him create the rhythm of the waves. He is asking me to trust Him, even when everything seems to be falling apart around me.

Look, I’m not going to lie and say that this isn’t challenging and uncomfortable for me. It is. But the funny thing is when I really do trust Him, He opens my eyes to how much easier it is to just let go and rest in Him instead of trying to stay afloat on my own.

The waves of life will come regardless. Fighting the world is tiring but surrendering to Him is lifesaving.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew‬ ‭11:28‬