Light

The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Of whom shall I be afraid?

Well, there wasn't much light today... At least not when I stepped outside. To watch from a purely physical point of view, you wouldn't realize how much "light" I truly saw. No matter how dark and rainy the weather turned, I was blessed by God being with me today, and He definately was my light in showing me His will. He is so good!

Even though I walk
Through the valley
Of the shadow of death,
You're perfect light is casting out fear.
And even in the midst of these troubles
And the hardships of life,
I won't turn back.
I know You are near.
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me.
And if my God is with me,
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear??

Cares

There is one verse that has been getting me through the past week... 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."
I remember my dad singing this verse to me when I was little, and as I sit in my apartment worrying about wedding plans, invitations, flowers, a job interview, my current job, birthdays, supper, schedules, sales, my dress, the weather, traffic, bills and a cold, the song runs through my head over and over. God cares for me. I can give Him all my worries, and, once I place them in His hands, I know that He will take care of me! I don't have to worry anymore. God has it under control.
How many times in my life will I have to struggle with handing control over to God? Cuz it is not easy at all. I know it will be hard for my whole life, but I also know I would be a fool not to give my worries to God! Do I really think I could handle the situation better?!

Be bold
Be strong
For the Lord, thy God, is with you.
I am not afraid.
I am not dismayed.
For the Lord, my God, is with me.