My Father...Holds my Hand!

"For I, The Lord your god, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you 'fear  not, I am the one who helps you'" - Isaiah 41:13

"Nevertheless, I am continually with you, you hold my right hand" - Psalm 73:23

Think back to you childhood, whether it was only a short time ago, or more years than you care to remember. Do you remember the peace and security your parents gave you? I remember many times that my parents made me hold their hand. If you were like me, you didn't always want to , you didn't always like it, but regardless of that there was still a sense of peace and security when your hand was intertwined with theirs. Whether you were crossing the street, walking through a crowded area, or just walking down the side walk. Their hand guided you and protected you. Now imagine our Heavenly Father doing the same thing.

He holds our hand in His. He reaches down and grabs hold of our hand at the moment we are saved and He doesn't let go. He walks with us and holds our hand through all circumstances in life. Through the good times and the bad. It's easy to miss it when we are going through difficult circumstances, sometimes it can feel like we are stumbling along in the darkness and are searching for a way out. Instinctively we want to blame God and ask where He went.  But I assure you that He never leaves us, "...and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20b. Jesus himself promises to be with us through the end of days.  He is always there, in times of joy and in times of despair.

The more I grow in my walk with The Lord, the more I am confident that He truly does not leave my side. And if He feels distant, I am the one that walked away. I have grown to understand that He allows the good and the bad, but He is always in control.  And He holds tightly to my hand. His hold is secure; you don't have to worry that He will let go. Remember that He is holding your hand in all circumstances, keep in mind that the hands that formed the universe, that set the stars in motions, that scooped out the seas and formed the mountains, healed the sick and lame, that touched lepers, and that were ultimately nailed to the cross; reach down from heaven and grip your hand tightly, interlacing His fingers with yours, holding you up, holding you steady and giving you the peace and security you need to make it through each and every day. Reach out and take hold of His hand and be confidently assured of His great love for you.

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for holding my hand, for walking with me in my day-to-day life and holding me up. Thank you for the peace and security I can feel when I remember that you walk with me and cling tightly to my hand. My hand is holding onto yours and I know that you will never let go. Amen!