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Cast it Off

+Are you overwhelmed by the weight of a burden you were never meant to carry?

💌 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

-‭‭Psalm‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭ESV

+What burdens are you carrying? The big ones, the little ones, and everything in between. The everyday worries, the soul-crushing fears, the agonizing shame. 

+Did you know that you can surrender all of them to the Lord—rather than crumbling under their pressure?

+God wants to carry your burdens, but you have to cast them off.

+So don’t just half-heartedly set down your burdens or passively give them to God; cast them at His feet. You can trust that He will sustain you and give you the strength to stand.

🙏 Lord, thank You for helping me carry the burdens, big and small, that threaten to weigh me down. You know all my troubles, yet You promise they will not overtake me. Please give me strength and hope when I feel overwhelmed. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🖤

God, Our Safe Place ⛪

+Trouble reminds us we need a safe place to stay. Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

+Theologians tell us the phrase “the name of the Lord” means the entirety of who God is. All His attributes provide security as we hide ourselves in Him.

+Because God is kind, He welcomes us. Because He’s good, He listens to us. Because He’s love, He empathises with us.

+But God isn’t just another way to cope with problems. He’s more than a quick fix or a distraction. Taking refuge in Him means choosing His help over everything else.

+We can run to Him in prayer, meditate on Scripture or surrender to the Holy Spirit in times of stress and anxiety. Over the years, these habits lead to a lifetime of reliance on the one who is our true shelter.

🙏 Thank You God, for being my safe place. Please help me to turn to You in every struggle. Whatever I may face today—please help me entrust my life to You, as Jesus did. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻✨

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🙏 Lord, we come to You in this time of fear and uncertainty. Please calm the winds, still the rain, and bring peace to this storm. Protect our homes and loved ones. Cover us with Your mercy and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🩵

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🙏 God, when I am weak, You are strong. When I am lonely, You are my comforter. When I feel unable to keep moving forward, You give me the strength I need to persevere.

+Please remind me when I feel overwhelmed that You are with me. Refresh my soul, and give me rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻🖤

One Day At A Time

One Day At A Time 

+Each day has its own struggles. Not sure if you agree with that but it is true. Everyday has new mercies which are needed for the fresh challenges that we face be it at home, at work, with children, extended family and friendships.

+This requires us to fundamentally take each day as it comes, with its highs and lows, ups and downs, losses and gains. A lot of times anxiety stirs up in our hearts when we think of what we must accomplish the next day, or week or even month. 

+Jesus, God in the flesh, Himself, said that it is futile to worry about the future. What an encouragement that is - to be allowed to live carefree and not carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. This should help us start everyday with the firm belief that God has gone before us into the day and that He has our backs.

+It should also help us end every day with the simple faith that He will take care of us the next day however intimidating the next day looks for He exists outside time and He knows everything.

+When anxiety takes over our lives we miss out on those simple joys that are woven into our lives, we are physically present but mentally absent from the lives of those around us. Relationships suffer and our health often deteriorates as a result. 

+Capture the image, of the birds that flit past your window or the flowers that you see growing so gracefully in your garden, on the film of your mind and allow yourself to enjoy every second of your life.

+Make every day count by seeing how you can bless or encourage someone else. We have one life to live, its up to us how we live that life. 

+Anxiety is not a dead end street, it’s a short detour that will lead you back onto the highway of your life if you take each day as it comes without over processing the what ifs of tomorrow. 

+Are you ready to slow yourself down and just enjoy the day?

🙏 Prayer: Dear Lord, Thank You for each day that I wake up to. I am grateful for life, health and strength. Help me to enjoy this day to its fullest potential; remove worries about tomorrow and fill me with faith instead. In Jesus name. Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻🩷

GOD'S WISDOM

GOD'S WISDOM

+Every time we ignore God’s wisdom and choose another path, we invite calamity. It may seem that our choice is insignificant or only affects us; however, our narrow understanding or fleeting desires can easily lead us into a world of trouble. Choosing God’s way, though, leads us to life and flourishing.

+Each of us may be given a unique season and opportunity to do God’s work. Unlike people, God doesn’t compare our work, for He loves us as individuals.

+May we keep our eyes and hearts focused on doing our best in the season that God has given us—relying completely on His strength and empowerment—and not worry about what others achieve in their own way and time. 😊

🙏 Grace-giving God, thank You for showering Your love and care on me, even when I mess up. Please help me make wise decisions. I give You thanks and praise. Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻🩷

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+When we go through tough, worrisome situations and don’t feel that God is with us, we can be assured that He’s present with all those whom He loves and who love Him.

+May this knowledge of His certain presence bring you the comfort and hope you need today.

🙏 Dear God, when I’m worried, please help me to know that my life is in Your hands. I often fear that I’m out of Your sight and mind. Please help me to trust that You hold me and will never lose me. In Jesus name, Amen. ☝️🙌🌻🪄🩷