Anxiety Feels Like a Thorn
Becky Keife
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness …’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Lord, You are the God who performs miracles, and nothing is too hard for You. When fear and uncertainty overwhelm me, remind me that You are my faithful Provider. Help me trust that You see my needs and that You are working even when I can’t see it. Strengthen my heart to believe in Your power and timing. I place my hope in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” Psalm 77:14 (NIV)
“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands.” Nehemiah 9:16 (NIV)
“We demolish arguments and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4b-5 (CSB)
“For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52b (NIV)
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 (ESV)
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (ESV)
Lord, with every hope for my future and with every desire of my heart, I trust You. You have a perfect plan with flawless timing already mapped out. I don’t need to figure it out. I just need to stay close to You. Each day, You will show me what steps to take, guiding me toward Your best. As long as I obediently pursue You, I’m right on track. Forgive me for doubting You, running ahead of You, or sometimes lagging behind You. In You, I am fully known and fully loved. You know what I need when I need it. You already stand in my future and see the very best route for me. The path of provision and protection is perfectly designed by my God, in whom I trust. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness …’” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)
“Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the LORD tested Joseph’s character.” Psalm 105:19 (NLT)
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NIV)
Lord God, it’s easy for me to find things to worry about. But today I cling to the truth in Matthew 10:29-31, which reminds me that I am worth more to You than the sparrows — and You care for the...