This morning as I was going through my prayers I began to be
overwhelmed by all of the needs that I am aware of; a college friend in the
hospital with some unknown condition, good friends in Oregon going through
difficulty, close relatives who have lost loved ones. Then there are other
spiritual needs that I am very conscious of; neighbors who have no idea of the
love of God or the forgiveness of sin and abundant life provided by Jesus. And
Christian friends who are content to just be church members. Oh, and I have my
own problems that are demanding my attention.
As I thought and began to become anxious about these things
I thought of Isaiah 26:3 (ISV)
You will keep perfectly peaceful the one whose
mind remains focused on you, because he remains in you.
This is my great need; To keep my mind focused on God. Jesus
has told us plainly that “In the world you will have trouble” but then he goes
on to say, “I have overcome the world.”
In this day full of
trouble and cares, Lord God, I need grace to always be looking to you as my source
of all comfort and strength, through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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