"Oh Lord, sometimes my insides feel like a battle zone, where missiles
are falling too close to home. Other times I'm caught in an endless
storm, with thoughts flying out of control. Confusion reigns, and defeat
creeps in to steal my joy.
I need your peace—the
deep-down-in-your-heart kind that stays with me day and night and speaks
confidently into the wind. Calm my anxious spirit, Lord; all the
attacking "if-onlys" and "what-ifs" fill me with needless worry.
I know that trust is a big part of experiencing peace and that fear has
no place in my life. Most of the things I worry about or dread don't
even happen. So I'm declaring my trust in you. I'm releasing the reins
of my life again and asking you to take control.
I may need to pray this
same prayer daily,
but I'm tired of the frenzy of life that leaves my schedule and my
thoughts without any margin. I need more of you, Lord, and less of me."
This is part of a prayer written by Rebecca Barlow Jordan. We thank God for these wonderful words of encouragement and honesty. For the full prayer click here.
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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