Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4
When Ashley and I get together to work on commUNITY yoga, we always start by sharing what is going on in our lives and the world. We often find that we’ve been experiencing similar feelings and that sometimes guides us to where we land on a theme. This month we were both lamenting about how much uncertainty we’ve been feeling and how it’s so easy to feel lost when faced with the many changes and decisions being thrown at us on a seemingly daily basis. Ashley is a small business owner exploring creative ways to keep her livelihood going while being socially responsible and keep her clients safe. I’ve been struggling with all the decisions associated with heading back into a classroom in the middle of a pandemic. It seems as though everyone is struggling with change and their own uncertainty right now.
As we talked about coping with this uncertainty, our conversation led us to the one thing that is certain, the one thing we can always be confident in and that is God, and God’s love for us. God is steadfast. We have an anchor, and a guide. We are safe, we are held, and we are loved. Sometimes when life becomes especially chaotic or overwhelming, we forget this certainty. We get caught up in trying to figure everything out and worrying about all the details and if our decisions are the best we can do. We can end up feeling lost…and a little ungrounded. We forget that God always has our back.
Ashley took this theme and weaved it beautifully throughout our physical and spiritual practice reminding us often that God has our back. We can let go of the fear, because we are safe in God. When we are feeling blown off course, God is our anchor. We were also encouraged to breathe…to let go and enter God’s flow…a stream of love, grace, compassion, peace, healing and strength. Knowing that God has our back and living in that flow gives us the courage to move through the world with confidence and to be sources of strength for others.
Over the past two weeks, friends have shared their wisdom, love and grace through conversations that have helped me make the decision I’ve been struggling with for awhile. The practice of yoga has also helped. Through this physical form of prayer, I’ve found peace and discernment by taking moments to breathe deeply and re-connect my breath with God’s flow. I am confident that whatever happens next, God has my back and will take care of me.
In this time of uncertainty the one thing that is certain is that God gives us the things we need and will take care of us. My hope is that you can find confidence in the midst of all the change and uncertainty knowing that you are loved and you are held. God has your back!
Dear Loving God,
Thank you for having our backs. You are steadfast and unmovable in our lives despite the storms that blow through bringing so much change. Our souls are anchored in you. We find comfort and confidence in knowing we aren’t alone and you are always with us.
Thank you for freely giving us grace and love. Because of this, we can live confidently in the world, sharing your grace, love and compassion with others, and ourselves, easing the struggles we may have of making choices and decisions during this uncertain time.
We know Your desire is for our wholeness and well-being. Help us find ways to connect and stay in the moment drawing on your peace to settle our minds, our bodies and our spirits. Let us draw from the confidence we have in You so we can be a source of strength and healing for those around us.
Amen
Leyla