God is Bigger

I can't believe I just started my my senior year of college. The beginning of the school year can bring out so many stresses and fears in people. This year is no different for me. New professors, new classes, new opportunities, and new things to stress out about. But, this year, I am taking my fears and stresses and placing them in the hands of Jesus.

I came across a quote the other day that put things in a whole new perspective for me...

‎"If you feel overwhelmed by something bigger than you, let the One who is bigger than all things be the power you need in your weakness." -Craig Groeschel

People that know me know that I get stressed extremely easy. Many times throughout the semester I feel so stressed and feel like I cannot handle what is placed before me. Reading this quote just changed things for me though. When I start to feel stressed, I just have to go to the ONE who is bigger than ANYTHING in this world. Because he is bigger than ALL THINGS, he will be the power I need.

The beginning of every semester also brings out fear in me. I feel like fear and stress have close relationships with one another. And if there is one thing God is really trying to get teach me right now, it is on this subject.

I have a devotional that I read called "Jesus Calling." If you don't have it, I highly recommend getting it. I was reading it today and this is what stuck out to me...

"Trust me, and don't be afraid. I want you to view trials as exercises to develop your trust-muscles. You live in the midst of fierce spiritual battles, and fear is one of Satan's favorite weapons."

Wow. My mom was just talking to me a couple of weeks ago about how Satan loves it when we start to feel fearful or stressed. Like Jesus Calling said, it is one of his favorite weapons. Hearing this from my mom and my devotional just made my heart hurt. Every time I feel fearful of something, it is like I am letting Satan win. And that is not okay with me. I have to put my trust in God and put my fears, worries, and stresses in His hands.

I just want to encourage all of y'all this school year---when you start to feel stressed, put those stresses in God's hands. He is big enough to take care of those worries and He is big enough to work things out. If you start to feel fearful, affirm your trust in God and let Satan know that God is in charge of your life. God is with you every single step of the way. He is a big God and He loves you so so much. Let Him be the strength and the power you need this semester. Don't let the fears or stresses get to you.

Let go, let God.