Exactly what does it mean to come to grips? This isn’t a common idiom these days. Instead we might say something like, “get in touch with your feelings,” ”learn to cope,” or “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Since today is National Thesaurus Day, I thought I’d check it out. According to them, synonyms for “coming to grips” are – clash – collide – contend – grapple or to meet head on. So what happens when someone comes to grips with something? 
There can be chaos, confusion, stress, anxiety, depression, decision making and problem solving involved.

In our nation today, we’re faced with these things on a daily basis. Simple things can turn into life changing events. The smallest of problems can become major issues. It’s all a matter of how we look at things. The world tells us to let go of those things. Put them on the back burner. Deal with it and forget it. Don’t let those little things get to you. The Bible has an even easier solution. 

• Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
• Psalm 55:22 reminds us, “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
• Jesus told his disciples this – “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
• Paul told the Phillipians, “ I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

When we place our trust in our Creator, our Father, our Savior and Redeemer, we are allowing Him to work in us. The problems we face daily, don’t have to become an obsession or unsolvable. Letting them get the best of us isn’t going to make the situation any better. It may sound too easy to place everything in God’s hands. We may feel we have to do something to repair or fix the problem, but the truth is that He invites us to come to Him with all our cares and He has promised to give us rest. So, when someone tells you, “get a grip,” you can say with confidence – GOD HAS THIS!