Category: Trust

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I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won’t forget your law. – Psalm 119:59-61 (World English Bible)

We might want to rekindle our relationship with Jesus, to be close again. But lies from the enemy and the world try to insert themselves between us and the Lord. The enemy tries to keep us busy and wear us out (Daniel 7:25). The world tells us that we can follow our own heart, that we should be able to do whatever we want. The world defines this as freedom. Thoughts like this cause us to wait, to delay. The world of entertainment actively tries to distract us from drawing closer to God.

True freedom only comes from our Savior, the Creator of the universe. God knows everything about us, and He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He wants a true, living relationship. He can handle our stress, worries, and weaknesses. God cautions us to not rely on our own strength and wisdom. He is our Counselor, our Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His love can conquer all . . . if we go to Him.

Don’t delay. Trust in the Lord, and renew your strength in Him today. Push aside distractions, and focus on the One who truly loves and cares for you.

Prayer for today: God of Heaven, thank you for always being with me, even when I’m distracted. Please forgive me for straying, and wasting time. I’m sorry for delaying my return to you. I choose to trust you again. I trust you with me, and my life. Thank you, my savior. In Jesus’ name, we ask you. Amen.