As we begin this day, is our heart quiet or is it upset and anxious? One of the greatest gifts we receive in turning our will and life over to the care of God is the peace of mind and heart we will experience. Whatever may be causing us to be irritated or uneasy, God promises that if we ask Him, He will be with us and help us sort through it.
Lord, I don’t feel proud. I don’t see myself as better than others. I am not thinking about doing great things or reaching impossible goals. No, right now I am calm and quiet, like a child after nursing, content in its mother’s arms. Israel, trust in the Lord. Trust in him now and forever! (Psalm 131:1-3 ERV)
We get bothered by restlessness and dissatisfaction when we are living in pride. We think we need to be better than the next person in order to be okay. We think we need the approval and attention of others in order to have worth. The pleasure of life with God in recovery is, we can simply be the valued person God created us to be and have our own personality when using the gifts we have been given. The result of this way of living will be contentment, joy, and satisfaction.
What a wonderful picture the Bible uses to describe this. A baby doesn't have to do anything in order to be loved and enjoyed by its mother. The baby doesn't know how to find food for itself or how to change its own diaper. It isn't worried about what it's going to do to earn a living and provide for its needs. All it knows is that its mother is providing food, care, cuddling, clean clothes, maybe a lullaby, and love that goes deeper than words could tell. God created us to be the person we are with the talents, gifts, and even the limitations we have. God knows all about what's going on in our inner world and in our circumstances. God loves us beyond what words could ever tell. God has provision for all our needs. We are simply asked to come to God and trust Him. It's not complicated!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to come close to You and lean on Your strength and wisdom. Help me to trust that with You all my challenges can be faced, and I can experience peace and contentment knowing that I have cast all my cares on You. Thank you. Amen
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