Tuesday, October 7, 2014

By:  Rachelle Hitt Bilbo

A Nudge from the Inside 

Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

After finally getting to lay my head to rest on Sunday night following an exciting, busy weekend of events, I suddenly realized that I hadn't felt my baby kick that much during the day. I WAS moving around a lot which is like a HUGE rocking chair to a baby.  So ... I rationalized that he probably slept most of the day ... that I probably didn't notice small movements due to my BUSYNESS!

Although I was exhausted, I continued to wake up THROUGHOUT the night. Honestly, I was dealing with a little fear ... wondering if anything could be wrong with my 27-week pregnancy. 

 EACH time I woke up, I asked the Lord to allow me to feel the baby rather than allowing my mind to dwell on the worst possible scenarios. EACH time I called out to Him, I felt a little nudge or movement from the inside!

This morning as I reflected on my unusual experience, God correlated my physical situation to what so many people face in the spiritual realm. So often, we lie awake with fear, worry, or imaginations that absolutely run wild!!!

Instead, God wants us to go to Him and ask Him to give us the peace we need... the reminder we need to have peace of mind. When turning to Him and His Word, He will always be faithful to "nudge us" with His promises that He has it all under control.

I challenge you today that no matter what you are facing, there is an answer of hope found in God and in His Word. For every situation or circumstance, His Spirit dwells inside of you, moving in the inside. His Word is like a BIG love letter of promises and scriptures to stand on in times of fear. Rest in Him today!

Dear Lord, In my times of doubt, fear and restlessness, help me to always see that You are working inside of me and around me!

I thank You Jesus for dying for me. I believe that You are Lord and that God raised You from the grave so that I can have eternal life.

Reflection: Have I turned to God to give me peace in my times of trouble?