The last ten days or so have been really interesting. I’ve been really weak, but God, and my precious wife, kept reminding me to hang in there and that He had a victory in store for me. Again, this morning, I asked Jesus to help me.
Today, I was rescued and blessed by being reminded again that I truly am a sheep in need of my Good Shepherd, Jesus.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And (As a result) the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing, and lean not unto thine own understanding…
Amen!
Like me, do you start being careful about something that leads to your own understanding?
Last week, I had a number of health and life challenges pop up. As a result, without being aware of it, I began to be careful and to lean on my own understanding. How did I know I was leaning on my own understanding? Well, my reaction to the challenges had me thinking thoughts (careful) that created fear, anxiety, self-pity, doubt, confusion, and questioning God’s love and control of my life. Nothing new really. But, this is how I know I’m leaning on my own understanding instead of trusting God with my whole heart. When I lean on my own understanding, I begin to direct my paths and that’s not good. When I place myself back in the position of trusting God with all my heart, His carefree peace, clarity, joy and stillness come back and replace the fear in my heart.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
He (God) maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23:2-3
Mmmm – Back in the arms of the Good Shepherd. Back and safe where I belong…
God bless,
Mark