Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
Explanation:
Sometimes, I find it hard to let go of my own control when I run into circumstances in everyday life. I have a job with a moderate to high stress level that requires much attention to detail.
During my job, at times it is easy to become overwhelmed with the workload. I often find myself trying to do several tasks at once, which further adds to the stress. When it gets busy, it isn't until I take a moment to refocus my attitude and decide to delegate that I find respite from my anxieties that can often lead me to destructive scheduling catastrophes.
I have to give up the weight of my burdens, and I have to shift some of responsibility onto a coworker and trust that he or she will perform my requests to my standards. Ninety-nine percent of the time, people come through for me and make my job much more stress free. How much more able is our God to come through for us than a fallible coworker?
When we decide to shift our burdens to the Lord, He is willing and more than able to lead us into a better and a more fulfilling life in Christ, and our lives become much less stressful and much more enjoyable. He will surely direct our path, and lead us to green pastures and still waters.
We can acknowledge His hand on our lives, and trust that He will guide us, and in doing so, we will find rest from carrying the weight of a burdensome load.
Application:
When your stress builds up this week, take a moment to stop worrying. Take a few deep breaths in and out. Take a moment to acknowledge God and His sovereignty during that moment. Acknowledge His omnipotence and His omnipresence. Recount His love for you, and remember that His thoughts toward you are more numerous than the sand. Ask Him to direct your path from that moment on regarding what you were worried about. Cast all your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you.
This week, ask God to send you His Holy Spirit to help you, and to impress upon you just how much He cares for you.
Devo Plus:
This week, read Psalm 139:17-18. Then read Psalm 23.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for all You do for me. Thank You for giving me the opportunity to place my trust into Your caring hands. I thank You that when I place my trust in You, You are leading me in the right direction. Thank You for seeking me out and reminding me that You are bringing me new life, and bringing me into a new direction. Amen.