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)
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8 (NIV)
“She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, ‘I have now seen the One who sees me.’” Genesis 16:13 (NIV)
“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV)
“And the angel answered him, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.’” Luke 1:19 (ESV)
Jesus, I’m weighed down by all that is surrounding me. I hardly have words and energy left to pray. Come and do the heavy lifting for me. Help me to release what is hard and to receive peace because with You, I dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8). Give me rest in Your presence. You alone are my refuge, my safe place, and my hope. Thank You for being the One I can come to and receive peace from. I need You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable.” Matthew 13:34 (NIV)
“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?” Luke 11:11-12 (ESV)
“So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, ‘Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.’” John 11:41-42 (NIV)
“He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior …” Titus 3:6 (CSB)
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV)
“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...