TAKE HOLD by dawn scott

For I am the Lord, your God, 
who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
"Do not fear. I will help you."
 Isaiah 41:13

Over 20 years ago, when I was in a very dark time in my life, this is the scripture that became life to me. The devastating end of 26 years of marriage, and the realization that I would become single—alone, and then who knows what—was more than I could conceive of.  

In that dark time, the light of God's Word came to me and lifted the despair. It brought me hope. And His word is still as fresh and hopeful today. Many times over those next 20 years, through many trying circustances, His Word has remaiend the same. Facing breast cancer, facing my child's kidney failure and transplant, desperately praying for granddaughters with serious illnesses. He is and has always ben there—his hand outstretched with the power to conquer fear. That's our God!

I'm not sure who this is for today, but my message to you is this: God sees and knows.  

No matter if it's a devastating physical diagnosis, a failed or failing relationship, a sick child, or maybe financial devastation, remember that God sees and knows. He just asks us to muster the strength to reach up and take hold of His outstretched hand (visualize it...it's there for you). 

Give Him your fear and your concern and then rest in His promises. He is faithful!!

Blessings, 

Dawn 



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