You might have woke up with a laundry list of things to do today and it has left you feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe the cares and worries of this life have consumed your every thought and you feel just "plain stressed out".
In any case, it always amazes me that it causes us to look down, drop our head, our shoulders slump, and we take on the posture of "one defeated". And I said "us" because I do it too.
We should be looking UP. Reminding ourselves of the things that are truth and unchanging, no matter what our circumstances may "look like".
We can not only conquer whatever lies before us today with Gods help, but we can more than overcome it. We can stand knowing we are victorious, no matter what the situation may "appear to be". (Romans 8:37)
We are not alone today and we cannot be separated from Christ's love. (Romans 8:38-39)
Our Father, who is greater than any, stronger than any, and more powerful than any....is for us. And since He is for us, who or what could possibly stand against us and win? (Romans 8:31)
So continue your day remembering Who is on your side. Who your defender and helper is. And what power and abilities He possesses.
This life is temporary. This is not our permanent home. We should focus on our real future, get through this day, then the next, then the next, until we are at home forever with God.
But let us not forget that God has asked us to share this message of salvation, hope, and eternal life with those around us. Lets focus on that today, and let God work out the "crazy little details" of our life. We are much better at the job He gave us and equipped us to do. We should let Him do His. (1 Peter 5:7)
If this blessed you today, please share it. Thanks.
1 Peter 5:7 Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.