the god who holds the stars, holds you {encouragement for today}

16/2/2015 The God Who Holds the Stars, Holds You {Encouragement for Today}

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L IS T E N T O T OD AY' S B R OAD C AS T D ON AT E

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The God Who Holds the Stars, Holds YouSa l l y C la r k s o n

"Even the darkness is not dark to You, And the night is as bright as the

day. Darkness and light are alike to You." Psalm 139:12 (NASB)

"Mama, the world seems like a very scary place, and it makes me feel insecure and powerless.

Im afraid Ill be so lonely without friends and family to face the difficulties ahead."

Joy, my daughter, a senior in college, was leaving the next day for a semester of study in

Oxford, England. Yet the day we were packing, ISIS had just killed the second of two American

journalists. Friends sent messages to Joy wondering if she had seen the news.

"England will be the next target, and that might start war while you are there," one of her friends

texted. With devastating, disastrous world news including earthquakes, war, immorality amongst

Christian leaders as a young woman, Joy understandably felt overwhelmed.

LATE into the night, we zipped her last suitcase. We were both exhausted from the adrenalin

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of getting all the details in place for her flight

the next day, but she pleaded "Can we have

one last time together out on the grass, under

the stars? I need some peace before I go to

bed."

I knew her fears were still there, so I

whispered, "Yes, my sweets! We will make

one more memory together before you go."

As was our habit, we took some soft, old

blankets out to our front yard, under the tall

pines, and lay next to each other shoulder to

shoulder on the grass. The cold Colorado

mountain air blew gently across our faces, and the aspen leaves in the distance swished and

danced. A dog barked in the distance, but otherwise, the night whispered clear and quiet.

We gazed into the sky and silently SHARED the moment. Stars filled the navy blue landscape

and sparkled as though just for us. We breathed out lifes clutter and fears of the day and

inhaled the peacefulness of the grandeur above.

"Mama, when I look at what God has done, and keep my eyes on Him, it seems like my fears

are melting away," she whispered and snuggled closer.

Gods own voice seemed to speak to my heart as I answered:

"Joy, this vast display of stars has been held in place by the sure, strong hands of God for

thousands of years, through wars, tragedies, sadness and disasters of every kind. Not one

year of our history has shaken the power or control of God."

"As I lived through years of sleepless nights when you were gasping for breath with asthma,

through car wrecks, FINANCIAL disasters, the tragedies of our friends, I can look back and

see the constant faithfulness of God, every day, every year.

"Our God who created this beauty for us to behold, who has shown His power through the calm

night skies is the one who will be with you every step of your journey ahead.

"He will fill you with the Spirit who threw the night sky into place, so that you will know His

companionship, love, beauty and wisdom each step in your journey. Remember what He told

Joshua when he was afraid: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not

tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9,

NASB).

"Joy, God prepared a story of faith for you to live. Many in Oxford long to know His love that you

will bring. Others who look for meaning will need the messages of His truth that are stored in



your soul. Beauty will be strewn across your path so you can observe His fingerprints.

"Your hope and faith are needed by those who are filled with despair in these dark times. If you

embrace the days ahead that He has prepared for you, your time in Oxford will be a purposeful

time, no matter what the days hold. Wherever you go, you will bring His light and love.

"But remember, Joy, you will always have a choice to make.

"If you look at the darkness and fear of the news of the day, you will grow dark in your soul.

"Look to God. Choose to trust Him with your days. Live in His reality.

"Dont look at fear, just keep the memory of this night, His power and beauty always in your

thoughts and you will find courage and hope that you need every day. The God who holds

the stars holds you."

Heavenly Father, let us keep our gaze upon You and rest in Your ability to carry us through all

of our fears, through all of our days. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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TRUTH F O R TO DAY :

Joshua 1:9, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be

dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (NASB)

Isaiah 41:10, "Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your

God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right

hand." (NASB)

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REF LECT AND RESPO ND:

Consider the ways you have seen Gods faithful guidance to you this year.

What fears do you need to lay into His hands?
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