Self reliance leads to anxiety and worry…. (devo reflection)

Psalm 127:1a Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain….

Today’s scripture touches on a theme I discussed on Wednesday with Psalm 125: self reliance leads to anxiety and worry. If I am at the center of everything I do, I will never lose that nagging sense of worry that plagues me. Only by letting go of control and letting God take the lead can I ever find peace. 

Psalm 127:1b …Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.

The question for me then becomes how? How do I let go of this insidious need to be in control? How do I get out of God’s way so that I can escape this incessant anxiety and live in His peace? Perhaps I am getting closer to an answer with my daily reading, prayer, and devotionals. Perhaps this strong need to be in control is so that I can continually humble myself before my Maker, submitting myself to Him, thus drawing me closer daily, keeping me hyper aware of my need for Him.

Psalm 127:2a In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat….

Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for these things that You have laid on my heart. I do not want to rely on myself, LORD. Help me to humble myself before You daily, to lay my burdens at Your feet, and to leave them in Your capable hands. Draw me closer. Amen.

Psalm 127:2b …for He grants sleep to those He loves.

Have a blessed day.