In His Grip

In Hiis Grip

Photo Credit: Simeon Eichmann, via SXC

Some days, I feel like I can’t hold fast.  Dark waters surround me, and I grow fearful.  My grip is not strong enough, and the fingers of my soul start slipping.

Just when I think I am going to drift off into the mire, I feel the tug.  He’s pulling me back.   You see, my God is holding me firmly in His mighty grasp.  He strengthens me when I am too weak to go on.  He seizes me and pulls me out of the mire.  He settles me on a firm foundation.

He will never let me go.   There is not a chance that I am going to slip away from His protective care.

Whatever you are facing today, God will keep you.

In His grip is the safest place to be.

Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Where can I flee from Your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, You are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, You are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
Your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalms 139:7-10, NIV

Q4U:  How has God held you fast and strengthened you during a dark season?

I am sharing “In His Grip” and joining like-minded sisters at Three-Word WednesdayWords of Life Wednesdays, Tell His Story, A Little R and R, Testimony Tuesday, Soli Deo Gloria, Rich-Faith Rising, Sharing His Beauty, Playdates with God, and Hear it on Sunday: Use it on Monday.

 

Let’s hold fast together in 2014.

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36 Comments

  1. Great word for the day, Lyli! Much needed. Feeling strained and worn from the daily battle and His Word is ultimately the ONLY medicine that makes the difference. Thanks for being faithful!
    Bless you!
    Dawn

  2. I love, love the truth that he holds on to us even when we’re too weak to hold on to him. The image you posted today is such a strong one, Lyli. Thanks for this reminder!

  3. You’re right, Lyli. We can’t hold fast. Only He can do it for us! And I love the hefty strength of your picture. For some reason, we so need reminders of His might …

  4. These words of your’s were straight from God’s mouth to my doubtful heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  5. This made me think of a verse I’m sharing on Wednesday… ““Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don’t let go.” John 6:36 (MSG)
    I just loved the reminder of how He holds on and never let’s go.
    Beautiful encouragement, Lyli.
    {Hugs}

  6. I really like the image you chose to accompany your words Lily. Together they really send a strong message. I’m so grateful that God keeps a firm hold onto me. Many blessings to you.

  7. Love this post, friend. He has held me fast in a dark season through His word. Without the truths found there, I’m not sure where I’d be. Thanks for encouraging us all to remain in the grip of His grace and mercy. I appreciate you linking up to Testimony Tuesday too!

  8. First, I love the image of being “in His grip”. It is reassuring to know that God is always holding tight. God has especially been holding fast during this season of loss for me. My mom passed away in January and God’s comfort has been like a warm blanket on a cold day. Blessings!

  9. Hi Lyli. I’m visiting from SDG. I’ve been away from blogland for a while but it’s so good to be back:) Love these thoughts, so precious to the heart of those walking this veil of tears…thanks for sharing!!

  10. Hi Lyli!

    When I saw the title of this post on the link-ups over at Simply Beth’s today, I instantly knew I wanted to read it. So, when I clicked on it and came to your blog I was happily surprised to discover it was you! 🙂 My blog is named for this phrase because at my darkest time in my life, God never let me go. He was right there with me, pulling me out of the pit with his strong grasp. There is such beauty in His grip, isn’t there? Thank you for sharing this post and bring to the forefront of my mind just how wonderful our God is!

    Blessings, Joan

    P.S. I talk about this more in “A Life Saved” on one of the top tabs on my blog. 🙂

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