Under Control - Where My Family Is

I haven't written for several days, not because I don't have anything to write, but because writing about heartbreak is difficult.  I hate satan and I hate his attacks.  He wants my family and yours and he will do everything he can to get them.  He will use family, friends, school and every tool he has available.


Yet today again, I will declare that he cannot have my family.  I pray right now that each of you will say the same thing!  Cover your family in prayer!  Our children and grandchildren are so precious. 


There is nothing my God can't do!  It may be hard for parents to agree on some things but one thing that should never be in doubt, that children should be the priority.  Now that doesn't mean giving them everything they want.  But it means what is best for them is at the center of every decision you make. But God is able, He can show you the right decisions but you have to be willing to make them.


I stepped away from this for a few minutes because as much as my heart believes this, sometimes the devil plays tricks with my mind.  Giving us doubts and confusion is one of his favorite tricks.  As I came back to write, a song was playing on my computer.  "Under Control" by Gold City was singing 'God's almighty hand is still in control, so rejoice in your soul, for it's under control'.


Satan may cause doubts and fears but my God has it under control!  He is the peace speaker!  He is the one who brings comfort to our hearts.  And He is the answer, no matter what the question is.


I will trust that even when I can't see how it is true.  I will cling to His promises when all else fails and I will place my family in HIS hands to keep and protect.


I've said this about my family before but today I think it is important to say it again loud and clear.  I pray God's protection over my family - physically, mentally, emotionally, financially - that He will keep them in His all powerful hands.


My faith is sometimes weak but my God is strong and He said that His grace is sufficient.  As I think back to the more words in the song I just listened to 'You may be like David of old and a mighty giant you may face, just when you think you are standing alone, you'll find Jesus standing there in your place.  With a stone of faith your giant will fall and you all the victory will win.  So today as back then, in this world so full of sin, remember, God has it Under Control'.


God is faithful.  As I sat and in my heart cried out the weakness and lack of faith that I felt, He gave me assurance through one of my favorite songs.  And I will shout with a voice of praise, My God has it under control!