“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” ~ John 14:1, NKJV
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7, NLT
“Hear my cry, O God;
Attend to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” ~ Psalm 61:1-2, NKJV
“For He will conceal me there when troubles come;
He will hide me in His sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At His sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.” ~ Psalm 27:5-6, NLT
“You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in You,
all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” ~ Isaiah 26:3, NLT
When my heart is overwhelmed …
Clearly, I trust You, Lord, to take care of me, so why am I struggling? I hear You whisper, Let not Your heart be troubled. You remind me to be anxious for nothing, but in everything with thanksgiving let my requests be made known to You … and You will take care of the rest.
But like Paul, the things I want to do, I don’t do, and the things I don’t want to do, I do.
I see You standing before me — my Rock, my Fortress, my God. You are my sure place. Would You lift my chin so that my eyes meet Yours? I’m not afraid when I look to You. I’m no longer overwhelmed when my gaze is locked with Yours.
But when I slip and look around, I lose my footing, and I am quickly overcome by my circumstances.
Forgive me, Lord. I need Your help to keep my eyes on You — to guard my heart against the assaults of the enemy. When my mind is stayed on You, I will be kept in perfect peace.
I’m so thankful I can depend on You. I’m so thankful for Your longsuffering, especially when I drag my feet in surrender. I want You to lead me to the Rock that is higher than I, but I’ll need a boost — a foothold to find my way up.
I see Your hand reaching out to me. I hear Your voice saying, Come to Me. I will give you rest.
Let Not My Heart be Troubled
I’m coming, Lord. Let not my heart be troubled or afraid. I have put my hope in You, for I know Your love has never failed me. You are for me, and not against me … You call me Your daughter. Oh, what comfort overwhelms my soul when I think on these things! My heart will not be troubled because it belongs to You.
Thank You, Lord. I praise You for Your love, for Your mercy and faithfulness towards me. You alone deserve all praise.
In the Name of Jesus I pray,
Amen
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
