Faith mixed with fear {It's all about Jesus}

Life is confusing. Life is hard. Some days I wonder what it would be like to walk around and not feel burdened when I see brokenness, hurting and sin. What is it like to think that this is all there is, this world? I'm not saying I take all the world's "wrong" on my shoulders. I know it is not my burden to bear. But it does affect my heart. I long for a day that it will all be made right. I long to be free from fears that affect my soul.

Walking out faith seems like the hardest thing to do. And it's not made easier by a grande pumpkin spice latte (though that is very yummy!). Where can I turn when I am down or discontent? Where should I go when I feel sad? Where can I run when I am mad? Who should I seek when I am afraid? There is only one sure answer.

I cannot explain why things happen the way they do. I cannot fix all the broken things. I cannot win all the battles that wage in my soul, or the souls of ones I love...as hard as I want to "try."

It all comes down to Jesus.

Some may think that answer and this message is too simple, too churchy, or maybe just too naive. But the only solid place I have ever found to go is to the Lord. He hears every cry, every prayer whispered. He speaks powerfully through his word and in his creation. The only way to discern his voice is to lay down myself and seek Him in surrender. This is what I want my kids to know.

Life is confusing, and we are messy people. But God is faithful and mighty and absolutely in control. No matter what.

I may battle fear mixed with doubt all my life (among many other things). But our God is bigger, and he is fighting for me. I just have to get out of the way and let him, even when it feels like I cannot see. That is Faith.

"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest." ~Exodus 14:14