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\"Blog<\/a>Photo Credit: LifeHopeandTruth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

You know that experience of being face down, not knowing what to do,\u00a0wet with sweat\u00a0from wrestling with questions that seem not to have answers. Sometimes, I’m on my knees, praying. More than not, it’s laying across my bed, hot tears down my face or too weary to cry.<\/p>\n

When we lived in North Africa and it was in the hottest part of summer, I would just lay stretched out on the marble floor, cool against my cheeks. Then there comes that moment in prayer…I know you know it…when, whether the answer comes or not, the peace comes. I roll over on my back. Looking up, and finally resting in God’s love and strength.<\/p>\n

Whether I know what’s ahead or not, He knows and He wraps His arms around us and\u00a0 infuses us with His strength, His confidence, His grace, His love.<\/p>\n

It is enough for today.<\/p>\n

Actually, at some point, we all have to make that decision, take the next step, fill in the check, or whatever it is that sends us to our knees. It’s huge for me that the decision pales in comparison to the relationship we have with God. That is what turns sorrow into joy<\/em><\/a>…always.<\/p>\n

Casting Crowns does this beautiful song, Just Be Held<\/em>, \u00a0written by Bernie Herms and Matthew Joseph West. Lead singer, Mark Hall, tells an audience that they had sung that song for over a year when he finally realized it was a word from God TO HIM.<\/p>\n

The lyrics follow, but one line, in particular, resonates today and makes my heart glad:<\/p>\n

“Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
\n<\/strong> I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whatever your decision today or tomorrow, I hope you’ll be encouraged by the words and truth of this song – Just Be Held<\/em><\/a>:<\/p>\n

Hold it all together
\nEverybody needs you strong
\nBut life hits you out of nowhere
\nAnd barely leaves you holding on<\/p>\n

And when you’re tired of fighting
\nChained by your control
\nThere’s freedom in surrender
\nLay it down and let it go<\/p>\n

So when you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away<\/strong>
\n You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held<\/strong>
\n Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place<\/strong>
\n I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held<\/strong>
\n Just be held, just be held<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your eyes are on the storm
\nYou’ll wonder if I love you still
\nBut if your eyes are on the cross
\nYou’ll know I always have and I always will<\/p>\n

And not a tear is wasted
\nIn time, you’ll understand
\nI’m painting beauty with the ashes
\nYour life is in My hands<\/p>\n

Lift your hands, lift your eyes
\nIn the storm is where you’ll find Me
\nAnd where you are, I’ll hold your heart
\nI’ll hold your heart
\nCome to Me, find your rest
\nIn the arms of the God who won’t let go<\/p>\n