Help me, Oh God, to let go of my fears and reach out to you at all times, secure in the knowledge that you will steady me when I tremble and catch me when I fall. Thank you for always being at my side.
“Oh, Lord,” I complain, “My heart is troubled, where is this peace you promise?”
“Foolish child,” He responds, “Where is the trust in me that is the requirement for that peace?”
Father, let us take a break from the stress of every day and rest in your presence. We give you our worries and ask that you open our eyes to see your truth, our minds to understand your plan, and our hearts to feel your peace.
Lord, help us give up the false belief that we’re the ones in control of tomorrow and that we’re the only ones who can solve its problems. Remind us of your love and that your ways are infinitely higher and better than ours so that we will truly trust that the future is safely in your loving (and capable) hands.
“Oh, Lord,” I complain, “My heart is troubled, where is this peace you promise?”
“Foolish child,” He responds, “Where is the trust in me that is the requirement for that peace?”
Isn’t it nice knowing that we don’t have to do it all on our own? We don’t have to save ourselves, carry the burdens of others or solve the world’s problems alone! We have a rock on which to lean, a shield to protect us, a source of strength to endure all things, and a place of safety in which to find comfort. Thank you God for being our Rock!
Devotions of the Heart 