Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Do you often find yourself trying to figure out life on your own, rather than patiently waiting on God?
Do you often feel anxious, weary or burnt out?
Imagine a child asking their parents to make a dish for them. Before their parents can respond, the child goes into the kitchen and attempts the dish themselves and does not do it right. This is what we do when we claim to call on God but live our lives full of doubt, fear, or just plain lack of trust.
If you are reading this devotional today, determine not to allow circumstances and emotions to get the best of you anymore. Determine to stop living life in your own strength. It is time to 100% let go of your worries and cast your cares onto God.
As you study day-to-day in school or go to work as the case may be, make the determination to turn to God always for help and guidance.
Rather than live a life full of fear or doubt, choose to draw strength from God daily in prayer.
Kindly meditate on these verses to see why prayer is important to draw strength from God and to overcome day-to-day obstacles.
Luke 18:1 – One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. (NLT)
Matthew 11:28-29 – Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (NLT)
1 Peter 5:7 – Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. (AMP)
Phillipians 4:6-7 – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)
PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for showing me that you are a loving Father who is able to take care of me from day-to-day. From today, I surrender all my worries and cares to your hands. Please give me the grace to come to you boldly everyday to seek help, guidance and strength that you alone can give. Give me undying faith in you and deliver me from anxiety and fear, in Jesus Name. Amen.