Is what yesterdays’ devotional in Jesus Calling by, Sarah Young felt like.
It reads:
“STRIVE TO TRUST ME in more and more areas of your life. Anything that tends to make you anxious is a growth opportunity. Instead of running away from these challenges, embrace them, eager to gain all the blessings I have hidden in the difficulties. If you believe that I am sovereign over every aspect of your life, it is possible to trust Me in all situations. Don’t waste energy regretting the way things are or thinking about what might have been. Start at the present moment- accepting things exactly as they are- and search for My way in the midst of those circumstances.
Trust is like a staff you can lean on, as you journey uphill with Me. If you are trusting in Me consistently, the staff will bear as much of your weight as needed. Lean on, trust, and be confident in Me with all your heart and mind.”
Psalm 52:8; Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP)
-January 22
Just yesterday, I found myself lamenting to C about how I wish I had done some things different, how I wish I could change our current circumstances, how I wish we had more community etc. etc.
Thinking and wishing such things don’t provide a whole lot of fruit, instead they provide discontentment, frustration and even some anxiety. I wish I was better at seeing hidden blessings and gifts during such a time as this…better at using my time and energies to trust rather than lament and try to change my circumstances.
On this new Monday, I choose to trust…not in my own power, but His…to grab hold of His staff and allow Him to bear my weighty burdens…and hope this provides some good food for thought and encouragement!
Be blessed as you lean!
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