Boundary Lines

After a few weeks of wrestling with uncertainty about our finances, wondering if we will buy a house or stay in our apartment, anxiety over all of the new stuff we'll have to buy for the baby, and for my growing stomach, I came across these verses that gave me great comfort in the anxiety:

"LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:5-8

What was it that led David to pray such a bold prayer in the midst of all that he faced? There is much about the story of David in scripture, but also so much that is not written. I'd love to know how God assured David time and again that even though his situations felt hopeless, He had a secure fortress in the arms of His savior. Although, I can't say I don't know this from my own experience. Certainly God has always provided this type of security for me in the midst of every situation I have encountered. No matter what difficulty I have faced, my boundary lines have always fallen in pleasant places. That night, after reading such a passionate prayer, I decided to trust God with all of my anxious thoughts.

God did a great miracle for Ted and I this week. I have had countless friends give or lend me pregnancy clothes. This weekend I picked up a batch from a friend, came home to put it in my closet, and realized that I would need to reorganize the entire closet, just to fit all of the clothes I have been given. I boxed up all of my summer clothes and outfits that I could no longer wear, just to make room for the new ones. I felt so encouraged when I was done, to look over my closet at so many new outfits, that I didn't even have to buy. My brother, Chace, and his wife gave us their crib and glider. My other brother, Corby, and his wife brought over bags and bags of clothes and toys. Last night, I was just looking over our living room, overflowing with baby stuff, and I kept thinking to myself: "my boundary lines have fallen in pleasant places."

How abundantly faithful our God is!! He is so much like a dad who wants to give to his kids...but, not just give what they need, give more than they ever expected. I am so thankful that I have been given such a faithful provider. It makes me understand why David so confidently said, "I will not be shaken." Thanks Jesus!