Claire gazed at the neon outline behind the clouds. The rising sun created that golden glow, illuminating the pink and purple sky.
Although exhausted from tossing and turning all night, the beauty was not lost on her. Her head knew it was time to focus on the Lord despite the failed attempts at corralling the concerns weighing her mind.
“‘Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. I say to myself ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.'”
Oh Lord, I so need this reminder! I’m consumed in all the details I can’t solve.
A bird flew overhead, catching her attention. She noticed the chirping chorus surrounding her, previously edged out by the weighted thoughts she’d entertained.
Not a sparrow falls from the sky without my notice. And yet, how much more valuable are you.
She sank into the firm upholstery. Her skin warmed as the sun rose higher. She closed her eyes as she lifted her face, basking both in it’s warmth and in the promise she’d just recalled.
How’d I forget? A voice inside her nudged the truth, Because my heart is hopelessly involved in this!
But God sees.
He knows.
And He has even this.
I can trust Him. She nodded to herself, affirming that last thought. I know I need to surrender this. I know I might need to resurrender it many, many times today. Help me do that Lord!
And thank You for this reminder.
Prayer: Dear Lord, You know the burdens of my heart. Thank You for Your mercy, and that it never runs out. Thank You that You care about me, and willingly take my burdens. In Jesus’ name, Amen.