Phil 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Lord, I am so incredibly thankful for the peace I have about this amazing journey the hubs and our oldest are on. I am thankful for the overwhelming peace I feel about their daily safety, our daily safety. I am a worrier by nature, Lord, as You well know, so I am absolutely certain that the peace I feel about all of this can only come from You. Thank You, Lord, so much, for blanketing me with Your peace for this hike.
Phil 4:5-6 …The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing….
Lord, I want to confess to You that I realize I am still allowing anxiety into my life—not about big things, but about lots of little, seemingly inconsequential things—like how I’m going to get everything graded in the time I have, how I’m going to have enough time to take care of the house and the dog and the youngest and myself, how I’m going to juggle all the little daily things that need doing. This anxiety is not from You, nor does it in any way help to advance Your kingdom, so I know it needs to go, Lord. Show me how to lay it down and breathe in Your grace instead.
2 Cor 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for allowing me to understand that this anxiety is not from You, is not helpful or useful, and has no place in my life. Thank You for Your overwhelming peace about the big stuff going on in my life. Help me to give You all the little things that are continuing to trigger my anxiety, Lord. Exchange my anxiety for Your peace. Help me to abound in every good work for Your glory. Draw me closer. Amen.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Have a blessed day.
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