I think I’ve learned more about truly believing in the sovereignty of God these last few months than ever before in my life. For a long time I’ve trusted and believed He was sovereign over the “big things” but that truth never really trickled down into my life and the things happening to me. I would fear that I made a wrong decision and fear future outcomes because of it. It’s through the power of the Holy Spirit, a deeper look into Scripture, and the wonderful encouragement of a mentor-that I’ve began to see how little I truly trusted God and his sovereignty and HOW MUCH I can and should.
Peace in every circumstance comes when I remind myself of His sovereign plan and purpose for me. I cannot put into words the blessing that it has been to be able to stop my tears when I ask myself, “Is God not sovereign? Is He not working things out for your good and his glory? Does He not know you best and love you most? Is He not intimately involved and invested in your life? Are not His purposes greater than all else? Are not His ways perfect?”
Yesterday, I found this little hymn and was so encouraged by its words of truth. I put a new little tune to it and committed it to memory. I’ve already had to sing it to myself in a moment of anxiousness! Hopefully it blesses your heart as it blesses mine, and you too can be reminded that all your times are in His hands!
My Times are in Thy Hand
My times are in thy hand
Father I wish them there
My life, my soul, my all I leave entirely to thy care.
My life, my soul, my all I leave entirely to thy care.
My times are in thy hand
Whatever they may be
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to thee
Pleasing or painful, dark or bright, As best may seem to thee
My times are in thy hand
Why should I doubt or fear
My father’s hand will never cause his child a needless tear
My father’s hand will never cause his child a needless tear
My times are in thy hand
Jesus the crucified
The hand my many sins once pierced is now my Guard and Guide
The hand my many sins once pierced is now my Guard and Guide