The holidays are a complicated season. Grief and gratitude. Joy and stress. Twinges of loneliness and moments of connection. In the middle of it all, I pray these words remind you of how much you’re loved…
As I wait for my flight, I watch the parade of people. Where have they come from? Where are they going?
I realize all over again in that moment God knows the answers. He sees every detail of our lives. He’s been with us in every step we’ve ever taken. This reassures me because no human knows what’s ahead. There are certain to be blessings and moments of happiness. There will also be hard days and shed tears.
God will watch over it all. Every coming and going. Every beginning and end. Every dream come true and heartbreak. He has done this for all of history. He is doing so today. He will continue to do so every day of your life.
Here are three certain things about your future:
1. God will be there.
2. You will be loved.
3. Nothing will be too much for you and Jesus to overcome together.
You may not know exactly what’s ahead of you, but you can be certain of who is with you. You are not a random passenger, nameless and unknown in the crowd of humanity. The one who travels with you isn’t afraid of your tears, overwhelmed by your struggles, or hesitant about entering into your happiness and celebrations.
We are dear children of the God who breathed life into our lungs and who numbers every hair on our heads. So let’s go gently into the next moment and year with the confidence that we are beloved and that, in the end, all will be made right.
Gratefully,
Holley
This post is an excerpt from the new devotional book, 365 Truths for Every Woman’s Heart. This is the final week to get the audiobook free when you purchase a copy before Christmas. This is also your last chance to get signed copies to share as Christmas gifts. You can also join me in January for an online study! Find out all the details at HolleyGerth.com/365.
