"What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that His grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God." -Rick Warren...

Meaning of hold: "to hold," "contain," having the sense of containing or restraining. 

"I am weary with holding in" Jeremiah 6:11

There are approximately 8 verses in the Bible that refer to the word holding. 

When letting go becomes an emotional struggle… how do we know when to let go? Or what is it… or to whom… do we hold… and for how long? How do we come to grips and move our hearts into our safe zone? The timing of this decision can affect our peace, our health, and our mental state… If not properly executed, it can crush our hearts… Darkness can invade our attitude toward life…

These are life trials that can rob us of so many people… so many hopes… so many precious moments… Fear is not our friend… it’s only a tool to help teach us how to maneuver in our world…

So, where do we go? Do we stay stagnant… or does our soul search for answers? We were given the gift of life… and a hidden drive and will to survive…

Who is this that planted that deep desire to find a love that will heal my heart and love me through any pain or trial that may come? Survival is a gift…

When we are given obstacles in our life… there is a beautiful soul who has the answers! He has never wavered! He has never left my side… When I felt the most vulnerable… and that no one understood my journey… I felt alone… but when the darkness seemed to creep into my soul… that was when I felt His presence the strongest… He has held my heart and spoken soothing words to my soul… There were many who did not understand who I might become… and they faded into a nonexistent place in my world…

But He came and filled the void… He gently held my hand… He wiped my tears… And He has cloaked me in the most amazing spiritual gift of Love… a love like I have never known… He asked me to follow Him… He promised He would hold me and love me through each day… And He would teach me and give me the freedom to fly…

My trust and love grow with each passing day… I do not have enough words to describe Him… just WOW… I only wish I could love Him as much as He loves me…

Oh my God…

It’s Him… It’s always been Him!!

“If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says GOD, “I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I’ll answer. 

Psalm 91:14

And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him, all things hold together. [He is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.] amplified 

“I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into His abundance so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own.

And let us all advance together to reach this victory-prize, following one path with one passion.”

Philippians 3:12, 16 TPT

Photography & Written by Lori Garner

Bible Verses From KJV, Easy  /  Sinners prayer 

Inspiring Music: 

Shane & Shane: He Will Hold Me Fast