Most Benevolent Savior, the world that I live in is filled with instability. Its people find themselves in need or facing unrelenting problems. It’s hard to maintain my focus on You when I’m facing uncertainty about my finances, safety or health. You are the only One who knows my true needs. Fear-filled words fly at me from everywhere. They nearly drown out Your words that tell me “fear not for I am with You.” I know that real peace comes when I can let go of my problems and trust that You will help me deal with them. My clarity comes as I focus on the truths that come from Your Word. It cautions me not do things for my good alone and forget the needs of others. Whenever I get concerned about my needs, I am reminded of the widow who had only enough food for her son and herself for one more meal, much less the Prophet Elijah. Yet as an act of kindness, she fed him and her jars never went empty.
So who will I listen to … TV, radio and newspaper editorials or will I choose to listen to Your message of hope and overcoming power regarding the unknowns I face in the future. I know from past experience that I can let go and watch as You take control of my circumstances … and they disappear. I know You want me to learn to discern Your voice, listen to Your directions and act on them so that things will go well with me. I need help in learning how to trust You so I do not succumb to the torment of worry and fear. When I am caught in a whirlwind of trials and difficulties and do not know how to pray, I must count on the Holy Spirit to show me how. In the hustle and bustle of life, it is easy to get caught up in my emotions and feel like “I must do something”. I know that if I let circumstances take over my life, I will become confused and lose my way. However, if I reflect on You, I know I will find my way.
My faith tells me that You have the power to accomplish anything I need done in my life, but it is my trust in You that assures me You will act when I need You. I can never forget that You are God and can do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or imagine … and, because of Your immense love, You will do whatever it takes, at just the right moment, to fix what is broken. I know I have very little to offer You, but I feel the freedom to come to You when I am feeling lost or discouraged or weak. I am trusting that as long as I am willing to surrender myself and my needs to You completely, You will increase my faith, give me strength and chase away the demons of discouragement and confusion. I am sure that my life will become more peaceful and settle down as I learn to let go and let God. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, ignoring its shame and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.