Notes From My Daughter - In Times of Doubt, God Cares

Occasional notes from my second daughter a college graduate, at the cusp of the next stage of her life. I never know what to expect when she writes, but I am always blown away. Did this child come from me? Read on!

Do you believe that God cares even when it seems He doesn't?

Then take a moment and do this exercise: Inhale, and on your inhale think the word “God;” now, exhale and think the word “Cares.” Inhale - God; Exhale - Cares. God Cares.

Do you believe that?

Then the Lord formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being (Genesis 2:7).

Do you recognize that by living, you are breathing the same breath God originally breathed into His creation? That at no point did He run out of breath to give His creation? Do you realize what an abundant creator God is? Do you know that this is the God who sustains us?

These are the counter questions I dare you to ask yourself when doubt arises. Take a moment to release the ideas you have about what life should be like. Breathe, and pray with me:

Dear Lord,

You are the creator of all things, including me. Considering all that you have made, all that you have brought to life, I know that it’s impossible for you to suddenly run out of supply because you are the Breath of Life. You are the only living God who is able to breathe life into any creation. There is no one like you. At times I may compare my life to others, and in that comparison, doubt begins to grow. 

Sometimes, I may keep my doubts silent and reduce my dreams so that they seem more “realistic”. The heart of the matter is trust and I realize that You do not need to be instructed by me. Not only that, but  You know me better than I know myself. You are trustworthy, therefore I will trust you. I can live through anything so long as you are living within me. You are more significant than my doubts.  Remind me of who you are so I can remember who you made me to be: a creation living by your very breath.

Breathe in - “God”
Breathe out - “Cares”
Breathe in - “God”
Breathe out - “Cares

God Cares.

Amen. 

--Nylse

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