Trust

June 11th

TRUST ME and don't be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song. Do not let fear dissipate your energy. Instead, invest your energy in trusting Me and singing My Song. The battle for control of your mind is fierce, and years of worry have made you vulnerable to the enemy. Therefore, you need to be vigilant in guarding your thoughts. Do not despise this weakness in yourself, since I am using it to draw you closer to Me. Your constant need for Me creates an intimacy that is well worth all the effort. You are not alone in this struggle for your mind. My Spirit living within you is ever ready to help in this striving. As Him to control your mind. He will bless you with Life and Peace.

ISAIAH 12:2; ROMANS 8:6

*Jesus Calling Devotional by Sarah Young

My last few days with God has been one of solitude. He has been speaking to me about being still and waiting on Him. When we take matters into our own hands, we are saying God isn't trustworthy enough to handle our problems. Yes, we believe that it will all work out for our good; but we want to fix it. Too often we trust God with conditions and limitations. We feel like if we give God a little "push" it will all work out. Listen, He doesn't operate like that. We are to patiently wait on Him. Opportunities may pass us by, but there is one definitely greater than the one we think we should have. What if God placed conditions on us? Loved us only if we don't cheat anymore. Loved us if we don't steal anymore? We would all be in a lot of trouble. This week, I urge you to just BE STILL. Don't do any talking. He already knows what you need. Just listen to what He is trying to tell you. Sometimes we can't hear Him for all the other things going on in our lives. And see won't He grant the desires of your heart.

*My baby boy looks so serene in this picture. As if he is definitely talking with God!