“It is better to
trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to take refuge in
Him than in the mightiest king!” PS 118:8-9 (TLB)
One day I realized that I continually lose my peace and joy when I worry. Therefore, I started to write each concern on a small piece of paper and tuck it away in a heart-shaped box. Then, when I started to fret about that matter again, I reminded myself, “Do not fear, the matter is already put into the ‘heart of God.’” That box is now full of answered prayers. It builds my faith every time I reread those little slips of paper.
God promises to see us through times of distress in His perfect timing. He is not regulated by our time frame. In fact, God does not dwell in time, but in eternity. Nothing this world throws our way will harm us irrevocably. Even if it takes our life, we will take our next breath in the glories of Heaven! It is better to trust the Lord than to put our confidence in ourselves or anyone else.
When we courageously
survive a history of overcoming our struggles one day at a time, we have so
much to share with others who are experiencing similar trails. We also gain
faith to face the next adversity, which life throws our way. This allows us to lose
our fear of the future and to face tomorrow with confidence in His ability to
work all things, even the bad things, out for our good (Romans 8:28).
Prayer
Lord Jesus, I pray for Your wisdom
and strength to accomplish all that You give me to do, because relying on You
is better than depending on the most powerful person in the world. Help me to
trust You rather than to live in fear of the future.
Thought for the Day
The Lord promises that He is on our side and
that His help is just a prayer away.
