When Everything Feels Like Too Much
Jess Connolly
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3, NIV).
Lord, I confess it is difficult for me to always trust in Your plan for my life. In my heart, I know Your plans are good, but that can be hard to believe when the reality of my circumstances doesn’t feel good. When my plans get turned inside out and upside down, I try to lean on my own understanding. Today I choose to trust in You and Your mighty and perfect ways, even when it seems scary. Help my unbelief, Lord Jesus! In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“When they observed the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 (CSB)
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
“Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah.” 2 Chronicles 20:3 (NIV)
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” John 15:16 (NIV)
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (ESV)
"Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this ...” Lamentations 3:21 (NLT)
Dear God, thank You that I am not alone because You are with me. I am not weak because Your strength is infused in me. I am not empty because I’m drinking daily from Your fullness. You are my dwelling place, and in You, I have shelter from every stormy circumstance and harsh reality. I’m not pretending the hard things don’t exist, but I am rejoicing in the fact that Your covering protects me and prevents those hard things from affecting me like they used to. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 (NIV)
“The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.” Lamentations 3:25-26 (NIV)
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3, NIV).
“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT).
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