MAY 31
Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. (Ps. 119:165)
I’ve shared several stories about being nervous, uncomfortable, and intimidated as I’ve stepped out in faith. But I want you to realize that as you grow in your faith, you will also experience more of God’s peace. The tendency to feel anxious may still pop up, but as you pray and rely on God’s power, you relax into the security of knowing he’s in control. You aren’t responsible for how other people respond when you share your testimony of what God’s done in your life. You just have to risk sharing it.
And when you do, then you experience God’s presence sustaining you. As you know God’s peace more and more, then you can stay calm when he stretches you beyond your comfort zone, knowing your security rests with him. It sounds crazy, but sometimes when life gets more stressful, I sleep better because I know the situation is too big for me to handle. Therefore, I’m not even tempted to try and take control. I can trust in my Savior.
And so can you.
If we follow Jesus and obey God’s commands, then our feet will remain steadfast and sure. We will not stumble or fall victim to the many worries, fears, and anxieties that try to slow us down. Our peace is certain. Today don’t let anyone or anything rob you of the security you have in the Lord.
Power Lift
Dear God, you are my shepherd and I will not fear. Your peace gives me comfort, power, and strength. No one can steal my joy today.
Groeschel, Craig. Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2017. Print.