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God Is Our Safe Place to Hide

3 / 19 / 20

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Last week my husband and I were out of the country for a work event when the President declared the travel ban. You could feel the tension and panic spike to a new level for all of the people needing to get home to their families. All I could think about was reuniting with my girls and making sure we were all together during this world crisis.

My husband and I thankfully had a flight already scheduled for the next day so we could get home for a family wedding. Our flight took off on time but not long after we got to 10,000 feet, the pilot told us we were headed into rough air. The next hour and a half we bounced up and down as if our airplane was a car on a bumpy road. 

At first I took it in stride, albeit a little nervous. But then after a while, the fear started to rattle me. Loud noises from the wind and people’s reactions as we hit the bumps only exacerbated the worry. Before I knew it, I was entertaining worst-case scenarios in my mind. I was replaying the last moments I had with my girls and wondering if those would be my last. I was legitimately scaring myself. 

I tried some deep breathing but that didn’t settle me. I prayed and asked God to give me some peace. It was then I knew reading something from the Bible was what I needed. I reached in my backpack and pulled it out. I had a verse rolling around in my head but couldn’t remember the exact wording and knew I needed to lock my brain in on some truth.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.” Psalm 46:1-3 

I literally repeated that first line over and over in my head throughout the rest of the flight. God is our refuge. Our strength. He is a *very present help* in trouble. 

I also looked up the Message version – “God is a safe place to hide. Ready to help when we need Him.” I needed a safe place to hide.

I closed my eyes and pictured myself hiding under wings as big as eagles. Totally protected. Totally safe.

It reminded me of another of my favorite verses and one that comforted me during another scary time a couple of years ago:

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.” Psalm 91:4

Even when things feel out of control, God is reminding me that in Him, I can find my safe place. 

Thankfully all was well with the flight and we finally got back onto solid ground and home to our girls. But as I’ve thought about that situation since, I feel like God was preparing me for these overwhelming times ahead.

I admit, this coronavirus has frightened me a bit. All of the what-ifs have been popping into my head about this virus. I have felt overwhelmed by everything that has changed so quickly. And watching the news and scrolling my newsfeed have brought up more panic than peace. 

In these unsure moments when life feels out of control, I have been reminded where I must put my thoughts, emotions, and plans: Firmly in God’s hands. No one saw this pandemic coming but amazingly, God is not surprised. He is already there. And He has been there in so many other scary moments and will be there in the future ones too.

So mamas, what about if we together hold onto the truth right now that “God is a safe place to hide. Ready to help when we need him”?  Whether that’s in keeping your cool when you’re home with your kids 24/7, navigating homeschooling, or trying not to worry about the unknowns, God is there and ready to be of help. May we rest in that truth in the coming days.

~Michelle

 

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Mom Win Wednesday: Meghan Weyerbacher

11 / 29 / 1711 / 29 / 17

Michelle
Michelle

Today we are excited to welcome Meghan Weyerbacher to our Texting The Truth community.

Michelle
Meghan

Hi! This is a selfie I took with my kids right before we headed out to their school to attend the fall festivities. This was a brave thing for my son and me. We are more introverted and he gets a tad overwhelmed in crowded areas with noise, but over the past few months we have been getting out of our comfort zones and reaping the benefits. In this photo we were celebrating our bravery and wound up having a blast!

Michelle
Michelle

I love that you are modeling for him what it looks like to be brave and trust God to provide in the midst of the uncomfortable thing. So cool!

Do you wear any other hats in addition to your [big, gigantic, hugely significant] Mom Hat?  

Michelle
Meghan

I am a productivity coach for creatives who deal with overwhelm. I am wife and sidekick to an awesome trucker. I write on my blog   and I’m on Facebook , Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Michelle
Michelle

Wow, a productivity coach! I want to hear more about that! Tell us about your kiddos!

Michelle
Meghan

My oldest, Matthew, is almost 12. He is a creative innovator, constantly designing and building. His brain is always running full speed. His problem solving skills are out of this world. He will share deep truths that make my mama eyes well up with tears. My middle child, Launa, is almost 10. She is a helper at heart and has leadership qualities that we hope to see blossom over time. She volunteers at the nursing home, plays basketball, and also loves to sing. My youngest, Taylor, is almost 6. She is a free-spirited creative. She loves to use her imagination to play and loves to sing and dance. She loves to help me in the kitchen!

Michelle
Michelle

They sound so sweet and fun. I know it may not always feel so victorious all of the time, but it sounds like you’ve invested a lot of time, energy and prayer into who they are. ?So tell us – what is a recent mom win you experienced that took time and perseverance to accomplish?

Michelle
Meghan

Just this school year we transitioned from home school to public school. It was a big thing for me to learn to let go in this area where for so long I had “control.” We heard God lead us this way, and it took about a year before the door actually opened and we walked through. But doing it afraid has showed us how awesome God’s plans can be. He has showed up in every detail, and through this experience our faith has shot through the roof. Even the kids see God working in it all, which is louder than any preached sermon. It is still not our comfort zone, but we now see why it was so necessary for our family’s growth!

Michelle
Michelle

I love that you said, “doing it afraid.” I talk to my girls about the truth that we can be afraid but still brave, and you are living that out. I bet there have been so many lessons in your life as a mom and in watching your kids navigate this journey!

What is a mom win that you would text your best friend?

Michelle
Meghan

Just spent all day around other humans! (Confessions of an introvert) Aren’t you proud of me?!?!?!

Michelle
Michelle

Hahaha. And all of the introverts said AMEN. ??

What are you learning as a mom right now?

Michelle
Meghan

The hardest things we face, our greatest weaknesses — can wind up becoming our greatest testimonies. Getting out and applying for jobs while my kids are in school, writing without holding back everything in fear, getting out of my four walls more often — used to scare the liver out of me. I am learning the more you face the fear, the less grip it has on you. You can be stretched and molded for God’s glory!

Michelle
Michelle

I can really tell that you are learning this because it’s all over your writing and I love it! Thank you for sharing your heart and encouraging all of us to take a few more steps outside of our comfort zone in order to face our fears and trust God in the process. ?

Michelle

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