Trust in Me Child

I remember it being an especially difficult day.  We were well into our second week in Africa and I was feeling heavy from the knowledge that much was happening in the hearts and lives of my friends back home. In addition, I was struggling with my own thoughts, questions of calling and fighting any idea of doing something that was out of my already broad, or so I thought, comfort zone.  Even with all of that, these were the only words that made the page of my well-traveled journal.

"Trust in me child

Trust in me child

Trust in me

When you're weak

Or in need child

Trust in me

When you fear

Or things aren't clear child

Trust in me

I will never leave or forsake you

I will be the calm in the storm

And when life's unsure

Trust in my Word

I will keep you safe in my arms

When you're broken

Your pain unspoken

Trust in me

When your anger

Seems to linger

Trust in me

I will never leave or forsake you

I will be the calm in the storm

And when life's unsure

Trust in my word

I will keep you safe in my arms"

In that moment, there was no doubt to me that the Father had heard the cries of my heart.  He was with me.  It was as if He had written this song, just for me--just for my heart.  A reminder that He is ever-faithful.

Today, in the midst of uncertainty, feeling heavy from the knowledge that the math just doesn't add up.  Not sure where next month's bill payments will come from--these familiar words came to mind.  "Trust in me child, trust in me child, trust in me." They were a soothing whisper into my tired soul today.

Okay Father, I hear you. I trust you. Here I am. Take all of me.