My Heavenly King, I have come to realize that when I come before You to share my inner most feelings … joy and gladness sweep over me and sorrow and discouragement seem to float away. I am beginning to understand that sorrow and sadness are sometimes a part of my life but, if I persevere in faith, they disappear in favor of rejoicing and hope. Like gold being purified, I feel the fires of testing and trials which cause bad feelings and sullen emotions to come from within me … I feel real relief when I can rest in Your peace and goodness. Even though I cannot see You physically, I know in my heart that You are always near me and stand ready to lift my load. You’ve encouraged me to not become anxious or apprehensive over anything because, if I pray and trust You, everything will work out. In times of struggles and turmoil, if I make my needs known to You, You will take over and fill me with Your peace.
When I meditate on Your words which are filled with virtue, love, wisdom and compassion, they get me through the tough places in my life. Whenever I find myself in the midst of troubles, I know You will steady me and give me a helping hand. Whenever I start to stumble, You reach out Your hand to catch me. When my enemies lay traps to ensnare me, You lead me away from them. Of this I am sure, You will always be there to save me. You encourage me to not let my heart become troubled because You will be with me at all times, in all things. One of the best gifts You left me when You departed to be with Your Father was Your peace. It is not a peace of the world that can be shattered at any moment when bad new surfaces. It is an overwhelming peace that assures me of safety and a strong defense. Fear and worry have no place in my life when my mind is filled with thoughts of You.
When troubles press, I will not be crushed, perplexed or overwhelmed. When I am persecuted, I will know that I’m not alone, abandoned or destroyed. Therefore, I will not become discouraged or down cast when things do not go my way. What I am learning is endurance, so that I can weather the storms of my life so I can hear You say “well done my good and faithful servant.” I trust that the good work You’ve begun in me will not come to an end until my calling has been fulfilled. I will not grow weary from following Your commands because, if I endure, I will reap the benefit of what I have sown. In all things, I must be of good courage and draw my strength from You. I have come to the conclusion that since You are my covering … why should I worry or fear? These are the reasons why I will not become discouraged by anything I face. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.