He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. – (Colossians 1:17, NIV)
He existed before anything was made, and now everything finds completion in Him. – (Colossians 1:17, TPT)
He was before all else began and it is His power that holds everything together. – (Colossians 1:17, TLB)
Some days, the weight of the world feels heavy on my heart. Yesterday was one of those days. Things in my immediate reach are good, however, there are challenges and trials that greet my grit the moment I set foot out of the oasis in my own home. Even in the comfort of my own space, I know the heaviness awaits me. What I have to remember, above all else, is that God is already there. He goes before me, He knows the solution, and He holds all together in His hands. I need not worry about that which I cannot control, and need seek Him for strength and solutions for the things that I can change. Today, I turn in trust to He who is already where I need Him to be, and believe that He is holding all together as God sees all things through to completion.
Yesterday, Mom had a great in-home physical therapy appointment. She was encouraged, as she did quite a bit of walking, leg strengthening exercises, and some practical exercises in the kitchen standing by the sink. When I tried to catch up with my sister last evening, she and mom were actually at Costco, so we were unable to chat in the midst of errand running. I continue to be encouraged, each time I hear that mom is out and doing “normal” things. Though I am sure a Costco run is a bit labor intensive compared to what she is accustomed to, it has to feel good to get out and see and select things again.
Before there was time, 
Love, light, hope or fear;
Forever God’s been,
Making life appear.
All things together,
He holds in His hands;
Bringing completion,
Divine, loving plan.
Always we can trust,
Our great God above;
Who brings completion,
In strength and in love.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You have always been and that You hold us in Your Mighty Hands. Thank You that You do not leave us nor forsake us, but You carry us through until things are complete. Forgive us for our faltering faith when the weight of the world wears us down. Teach us to trust You more, so that we place all in Your strong and capable hands. Show us how to love those around us in a way that strengthens and encourages each person to persevere on the path to which they have been called. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we trust in Your eternal goodness and Your capacity to lead and carry us through all things. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy. – Psalm 111:7
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