Is He all you need or are you still trying to take control of things? It's enough just to be with Him, He knows the best pathway for our lives anyways. When I think about this, I am reminded of the story of the woman in Luke ch. 7. She was forgiven of many sins and showed Him great love.
I encourage you to take time to pause in His presence, relinquish control of everything and just worship Him for His great faithfulness and forgiveness. He is Worthy!
- All I Need -
You lead me with your secret wisdom. And following you brings me into
your brightness and glory!
Psalm 73:24
Lord, thank you for your infinite mercy and grace. So often I get stuck in my head, wasting time trying to understand matters that are too difficult for me—things which only make sense with your wisdom. It’s not possible to be led by my spirit when I let my mind take control. I only end up complaining about things and feeling miserable. If it weren’t for your compassion, I’d never find peace.
Yet, in spite of my whining, you draw me close and comfort me with your counsel. Your kindness opens my eyes, so I can see again. Forgive me for trying to analyze every finite detail of life instead of trusting you with the sheer abandon of a child. Nothing in the whole world compares to you. Your love is all I ever need.
The glory of your presence protects me. You whisper secrets that calm my raging thoughts. You anoint me with peace. I don’t have to understand everything. I only have to stay near you—coming closer and closer until imaginations are illuminated by your truth. This is the place of joy. This is life with you.
Simmons, B., & Rodriguez, G. (2017). Prayers on fire: 365 days praying the psalms. Road Racine, WI: Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC.
Prayers of Fire: Daily Devotion
Is He all you need or are you still trying to take control of things? It's enough just to be with Him, He knows the best pathway for our lives anyways. When I think about this, I am reminded of the story of the woman in Luke ch. 7. She was forgiven of many sins and showed Him great love.
I encourage you to take time to pause in His presence, relinquish control of everything and just worship Him for His great faithfulness and forgiveness. He is Worthy!
- All I Need -
You lead me with your secret wisdom. And following you brings me into
your brightness and glory!
Psalm 73:24
Lord, thank you for your infinite mercy and grace. So often I get stuck in my head, wasting time trying to understand matters that are too difficult for me—things which only make sense with your wisdom. It’s not possible to be led by my spirit when I let my mind take control. I only end up complaining about things and feeling miserable. If it weren’t for your compassion, I’d never find peace.
Yet, in spite of my whining, you draw me close and comfort me with your counsel. Your kindness opens my eyes, so I can see again. Forgive me for trying to analyze every finite detail of life instead of trusting you with the sheer abandon of a child. Nothing in the whole world compares to you. Your love is all I ever need.
The glory of your presence protects me. You whisper secrets that calm my raging thoughts. You anoint me with peace. I don’t have to understand everything. I only have to stay near you—coming closer and closer until imaginations are illuminated by your truth. This is the place of joy. This is life with you.
Simmons, B., & Rodriguez, G. (2017). Prayers on fire: 365 days praying the psalms. Road Racine, WI: Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC.