Have you ever had those moments when you listen to lyrics from a song and they hit you like a ton of bricks?
For me, Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) by Chris Tomlin is one of those songs. The lyrics remind me that no matter what I face, God is by my side.
Some people say “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” I’ve come to realize that is not true. Sometimes I have WAY more than I can handle on my own. I need Jesus to carry me through those times. He gently reminds me that I don’t have to have it all under control.
He does.
I struggle with a lot of things. Historically my main struggle has been worry. I worry about way too much like:
- What if my health fails as I get older?
- What will life be like for my kids as they grow up?
- Will we have enough money for my kids college tuition?
- Will we have enough for retirement?
- How will my kids face the hardships of adolescence?
- Will they know Jesus?
Worry easily gets out of control. Suddenly I’m focusing on problems that may or may not happen and I’m not trusting in the protection and provision of God. I need constant reminders that I am not in control so I shouldn’t worry as if I do. One way of doing that is making artwork and printables with quotes that help put my focus on Jesus.
I know I’m not the only one who struggles with worry so I’m sharing this printable with you! Just click on the link below and print on regular paper or cardstock.
8 x 10 God of Angel Armies Printable
I also made a printable note card set. If you know of someone who has been having a hard time you can send them a sweet note. Click on the link below and print out on cardstock.
God of Angel Armies Note Card Printable
Do you struggle with worry too? What do you tend to worry about?
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Hey Girl! It’s Deonna from the Child at Heart blog. I was just stopping by to say hello! This is one of my favorite songs right now and I think of it anytime I have something challenging coming my way. God’s strength is so encouraging. I am doing a great spring necklace giveaway and would love for you to come by and enter to win 🙂 Have a joyful week!
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This printable is beautiful and I adore the message! This song has a special place in my heart as it has, does, and will carry me through some hard times. Thank. You so much for sharing!
I’m honored to hear that you love the printable–especially since it’s a song that is so close to your heart!
I worry too, too much for my own good. This song is beautiful, I absolutely love those lyrics. Thank you for the printable.
Carrie, i love this printable, pinned! My sweet boy will sometimes just bust out and sing the song! Chris Tomlin is great, and I love him in concert 🙂
Cathy
I bet hearing these words out of your little boy is a sweet sound! That’s so sweet!
Hi Carrie! You may remember that I really like the song and its meaning as well. I love that you made note cards as well printable art. What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing your printables with us at Project Inspire{d}!
I understand your struggle. We all worry sometimes, but the things that we go through stretch us…and God doesn’t put more on us that we can bear. At times we take on too much or don’t allow the situation to make us resilient. He gives us a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13)…I thank you for writing this because it is how we all feel at times. You have just given me inspiration for my post for tomorrow.
Beautiful print-outs
I agree–God DOES give us more than we can handle. (That phrase makes me roll my eyes). And yes–I have definitely had song lyrics really stick with me. Right now I am in LOVE with “Oceans” by Hillsong United. And as for what I worry about–um… everything! it’s a fault of mine.
Nice to know I’m not the only one that struggles! I’m actually thankful for the times when I have more than I can handle because it points me to Him.
I love things that make me happy…this made me happy. I’m so going to share this with my list. Thanks for sharing.
So glad to jear this made you happy! Thanks for sharing!
I don’t believe that God won’t give you more than you can handle, that’s life. I believe that he’s there to give you a hand to get through it when it seems like there’s too much to bear. Have a blessed Saturday and thanks for sharing at the SITSGirls Sharefest.
God is the only reason I’m able to handle the hard stuff of life! So glad you stopped by!
I love the song and your lovely printable. Thank you for sharing!
I believe that no matter how long we’ve been saved, we worry about stuff at some point . I do worry but there is always some little reminder that God’s got it under control and I just need to surrender whatever it is I’m worrying about to Him.
Stopping by from SITS 🙂 God bless you!
I’ve learned over the years that surrendering whatever I’m struggling with over to Him is the best thing I can do! Worry will not get me anywhere. Thanks for stopping by from the SITS party!
Oh I love that song! What do I worry about? Everything! Ha, but what a wonderful reminder to lean on him regardless of our circumstances. Thanks for sharing, found you on the Family Fun Friday link-up. 🙂
I worry about everything too! Trying to worry less and trust Him more. I think I’ll be trying to learn that lesson for a long time!