Psalm 16:1-2 Keep me safe, my God, for in You I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
This morning I find myself on edge. My nerves are frayed. It’s not really one thing causing the issue. It’s many, many little bitty things that seem to be piling up. Kept in perspective, it would not be a problem. But sometimes it’s dangerously easy for me to let my circumstances get out of perspective.
Psalm 16:5 LORD, You alone are my portion and cup; You make my lot secure.
My usual prayer time was spent breathing deeply, mindfully, and repeating to my Savior: “You’ve got me. You are holding me. You are in control” over and over and over again. On the surface, it probably seems rather ridiculous, but I found that as I breathed deeply and kept repeating those words, an insular bubble seemed to form, at least mentally. Jesus and I are in the bubble. He’s got me in the palm of His hand. All the world’s chaos is outside of it, harmlessly bumping the elastic surface and skittering away. I found the entire exercise to be deeply calming. Thank You, Jesus.
Psalm 16:8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that while the world will always be full of chaos, demands, and obligations, I am in this world but not if it. Thank You for the reminder that You are holding me, surrounding me with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Thank You for helping me tap into that peace at a time when I am feeling overwhelmed with chaos. Help me always to choose Your peace, Your joy, Your love, instead of the chaos of the world. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 16:11 …You will fill me with joy in Your presence….
Have a blessed day.
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