Be still...

"Be still and know that I am God..." ~Psalm 46:10

Lord, in all the times of uncertainty or when I simply want to control everything around me, I hear your voice within me say, "Be still". Perhaps, that has been your message for me as I pray for my husband to be blessed. "Be still and know that I am God". You are in control. You are faithful. You have a plan for him and a plan for us. I know these things in my heart, but sometimes, my head overrules my heart and I lose sight of your grand design. You place us exactly where we are supposed to be at precisely the right time. As sure as you did when you brought us together nine years ago. Sure, each of us prayed that we would be blessed with a life partner, but with so many prayers and not a lot of answers, it seemed as though you could not hear us. And, then, one day, when I was ready and when he was ready, you brought us together. Maybe, just maybe, you do the same things with jobs and children and everything else in our lives. Not our timing, but yours.

God, help me to remember your grace, love and mercy. Help me to stay encouraged and continue encouraging my husband as he goes back into job search mode. Lord, I pray this will be the right time for him. He is strong. He is brilliant. He is ready.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.