Daily Devotion

 

Waves of Anxiety

by | May 30, 2021 | Daily Devotion, Praying Through The Bible | 1 comment

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Psalm 94:18-19

When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.

Sometimes we can feel it coming on. Like a person who loses their footing on a steep climb, we can feel our emotions slipping. The waves of anxiety build until they crash into our hearts and drench our souls. Here it comes, the fear of uncertainty.

  • Our teenager is late coming home on a stormy night.
  • Our boss wants to see us first thing in the morning.
  • The doctor wants to run more tests.
  • Our mind swirls in the waiting room for news from the surgery.
  • The doctor says, “I’m sorry. There is no more we can do.”
  • The savings are gone.
  • He walks out the door.

Life is filled with circumstances that cause uncertainty. The stuff of life is beyond our control and it’s the lack of control that causes our emotions to implode. So, what do we do when we feel the fear mounting? The psalmist instructs us to turn hard toward God.

It is our loving Father who comes to our aid. As we take on the crashing waves of uncertainty, he keeps us standing. When our feet begin to slip, he grabs us and holds on tight. His peace passes human understanding. His comfort brings joy even in the midst of stormy trials. When we know God as our Father, certain help is always present with us.

Talking Points

  • Ask God to help you turn to him when fears take hold.
  • Thank God for his comfort in the midst of the emotional storms.

Father, some are reading this with a heart saturated by anxiety. Allow them right now to feel the calming comfort of your Spirit. Give them the certainty of your presence that always provides a deep peace. Let them know that since you are for us, nothing can stand against us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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  1. Joanne Gump

    A friend sent me this, and I would truly like to have part in receiving your daily devotion.

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