11082026 He Holds You

Dear Missionary Lady,

Greetings in the name of the One who holds you.

“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me” (Psalm 63:8).

There are a lot of uncomfortable things about life and ministry. The most uncomfortable of them do not have to do with outward circumstances or practical challenges. Instead, the greatest discomfort lies within the inner man – the heart, the emotions, and the mind. It is uncomfortable to have questions without answers. It is uncomfortable to have expectations without fulfillment. It is uncomfortable to feel isolated and without communication or fellowship. All of these and many more can create an inner discomfort that you long to assuage.

You need something solid, something firm, something certain, something supportive to help you through these struggles. All of those answers can be found in God. You need Him desperately, and the good news is that He will never let you down. When your soul is sinking and on the edge of drowning, it must cling to God. The phrase “followeth hard” means to cling or adhere. When everything else is swirling and uncertain, and when nothing else gives you a firm place to put your feet, you can cling to God. In the midst of the raging storm, He is the only thing that stands stable and firm.

Cling to Him as tightly as you possibly can. Don’t let go or weaken your grasp for a second. In such a precarious position, and knowing your human weakness, it is important to realize who is holding on tighter. God is also holding on to you. His hand is holding you up. If you no longer have any strength to cling, God’s sure and mighty hand can hold on to you. He can hold you so that you do not sink or drown.

May you have an unquenchable thirst and a desperate dependence on God. And when you feel too weak to cling, may you feel His unfailing hand holding you up.

Love in Christ,

Peggy Holt

member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA