Dearest Lord Jesus,
Whenever plans and problems are preoccupying my mind, I need to turn to You and whisper Your Name. As I rest in You and rejoice in Your unfailing Love, the Light of Your Presence shines upon me. Thank You for watching over me always and for loving me eternally. I love You, Jesus, and I trust You to illuminate the way forward- showing me what needs to be done today and what does not. Help me to deal with problems as needed while refusing to let worry or fear become central in my thoughts.
You light up my perspective as I keep turning my attention to You. A wonderful way to focus on You is to saturate my mind and heart with Scripture-reading it, studying it, and memorizing verses that are especially meaningful to me. Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
As I persevere in these practices, my preoccupation with problems and plans diminishes. This leaves room in my life for more of You. Lord, I ask You to fill me with the joy of Your Presence!
In Your delightful Name, Amen.
“Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.”
Psalm 33:22
“casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’”
Acts 2:28
Excerpt from Jesus Listens by Sarah Young
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