God is Big Enough to Carry Youby Melissa J | More from this Blogger 09 Mar 2007 03:56 AM I think this is something too often many of us forget. Just because God is invisible to us does not reduce Him to anything weak or less significant. When in need, not every person goes running to God first. Many of us have been taught at a very young age to look for tangible outlets when in need first such as medicine, friends, an addiction, time in isolation, exercise. While some of these things are helpful, an absence of God is not going to bring benefits only the Lord can. Sometimes it takes until every tangible support is gone for us to realize the only one we really need to carry us in times of struggle is God. This is not to say God doesn't use people in our lives, or things like exercise or solitary walks to help or inspire us. Part of having faith in God is recognizing He is able and willing to help us. It reminds me of the Footprints in the Sand poem written by Mary Stevenson back in 1936. It's a wonderful image that makes me think of carrying my own children when they're hurting, or exhausted. One night a man had a dream. He dreamed I love this poem and think it is a beautiful example of the Lord's ability in our times of trouble. No one is able to bear what God can. God's abilities are infinite.
If you're feeling today a bit overwhelmed or like no one understands, please know God really does understand and is able to carry you through the darkest of times. Seek Him first. Seek Him in fellowship with other Christians; seek Him while on a solitary walk; seek Him while exercising; seek Him and you will find him (Matthew 7:7-8). He really does want to help. The God who created heaven and earth and everything in it, who has divinely created you, has not left your side. Please visit my related blogs: Scripture references were quoted from the NKJV. Relevantchristian tags User Comments Grammi58 (396) 11 Mar 2007 02:33 PMI have always loved the "Footprint" poem. It has always given me chills Grammi58 (396) 11 Mar 2007 02:33 PMI have always loved the "Footprint" poem. It has always given me chills Grammi58 (396) 11 Mar 2007 02:34 PMI guess I love the poem soooooo much, that it printed it twice for you  swellen (70) 12 Mar 2007 02:38 AMBah - begone, troll! (for Mikeokokok's 'comment') As for your post, MJ, another great reminder of God's awesomeness. Another thing I find I have trouble with is remembering God when things are going WELL - that's when I'm most tempted to try to be self-sufficient and start thinking that I'm so successful or whatever that I don't need God. Often it's not a conscious thought, but the attitude is still there. Community Tags dependence, footprints in the sand, strength Discuss this article
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