Safety Net

As I have stated before, my security has always been found in my dad. For so much of my life he was my provider: of physical needs, emotional needs and spiritual needs. I am so grateful God allowed me to be his daughter and that I was always taken care of. More than that, my dad was always my safety net. I knew that if anything ever went wrong, Dad was going to be there to catch me. He was my source of stabilty and where I would turn when I had exciting news or when something went wrong. In the months following his death, I have struggled with where to find my security knowing that ultimately it should be in the Lord but desperately trying to find something (or rather someone) here on Earth who could take that place for me. I thought that maybe I would find the answer when I got married one day. After all, marriage is about having someone to do life with right? Or maybe if I had a boyfriend I could call when things got tough. Well, thankfully, I am not getting married anytime soon nor am I dating anyone which has forced me to deal with this issue of where to find my security. Earlier this week, I decided to consult the Bible on this very issue. I came across this verse:

 "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

How comforting is it to know that God promises to supply my needs?! The God of the universe promises to take care of me. Wow. Another verse that penetrated my heart:

"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father's hand." John 10:28-29

As believers, no one can snatch us from our Father's hand. These verses spoke volumes to me. No matter what happens in my life: failures, triumphs, disappointments, encouragements- God remains the same and he will keep me in his hand. Therefore, I can confidently say that my security is in Jesus Christ. Jesus redeemed my life from the pit of hell when he took my place on the cross. His death allowed to be in relationship with God our Father. This same God promises to supply my needs. It is because of this, I can be free from anxiety or fear of the future. I can be secure that God's got everything under control.
It is so easy, as a woman, to think that I have to have a guy to feel complete and secure but that is incredibly FALSE. I have become so thankful that I have been single during this time of grief and growth because I know it has made me that much stronger and forced me to work it out with God and depend on Him for my everything. He is my "safety net" now. I have so much peace now about my future and I owe it all to Him.

For His Glory,
JCR