Good morning, Lord Jesus. Help me begin my day embraced by my Father, centered in Christ, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. ...
"I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. For You do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:7-11).
You invite me to rest secure in You. You invite me to trust You -- to trust that You are with me, that You uphold me, that You instruct me and counsel me, that You protect and defend me, that You speak up and stand up for me, that You'll never leave me nor forsake me. And when I do, no matter what I go through, You make my heart glad, You make my soul rejoice, and You fill me with the fullness of joy.
So why would I ever want to lean on my own understanding? Why would I ever try to handle my struggles in my own wisdom or try to fight my battles in my own strength? (Proverbs 3:5-6) The truth is "Apart from (You), I can do nothing" (John 15:5). But "blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made their Lord their hope and confidence" (Jeremiah 17:7 NLT). "Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31 NLT).
Some may trust in horses; some may trust in chariots -- trusting in the strength and wisdom of ourselves -- but I will trust in the name of my God (Psalm 20:7). I will trust in the One in whom I can "rest secure." By the power of Your grace, help me trust in You and rest secure in You today. As I do, no matter what I go through, I know You will keep me "in perfect peace," with my heart and mind fixed on You (Isaiah 26:3). In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
My family, may you rest secure in the Lord our God, fully trusting him Him alone for all you need and all He desires, in Jesus name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friends!
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