#anxiety – Devotions for Difficult Days

Tangled Messes

I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. I will bring the blindContinue reading “Tangled Messes”

All Who Are Weary…

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest…” Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made theContinue reading “All Who Are Weary…”

Peanut Butter Cups

“…to the hungry soul any bitter thing is sweet.” Proverbs 27:7 AMP God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever. Psalm 73:26 AMPC Yeshua (Jesus) said to them, “I AM THE LIVING GOD, The Bread of Life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever trusts in meContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cups”

Bowed Down by the Load of Life

The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. Psalm 146:7-8 NIV Psalm 146:8b NLT Psalm 145:14Continue reading “Bowed Down by the Load of Life”

That’s Impossible

Impossible. The word is pregnant with hopelessness and resignation. Today, while maneuvering through the morning rush of traffic, I talked with the Lord about a couple impossible situations in front of me. Situations that have lingered. For years. (Maybe you have a few yourself). As I shared my heart with Him, a long-ago memorized ScriptureContinue reading “That’s Impossible”

When the Extraordinary becomes Ordinary

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. 1 Peter 5:7 Berean Study Bible Psalm 55:22 NASB Because He cares for you.… Familiarity breeds contempt. The extraordinary becoming ordinary. In the era ofContinue reading “When the Extraordinary becomes Ordinary”

A Testimony of “Through”

Following You is no guarantee of a problem-free life. Yes, I realize that’s an obvious point. But a point that I need reminded of, now and then. What you have promised is that You’ll stand beside me, that you’ll never leave me … never forsake me. And use all I walk through for Your glory.Continue reading “A Testimony of “Through””

Songs in the Night

The Lord will send His goodness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, a prayer to the God of my life. Psalm 42:8 NASB …My God, Who gives songs in the night. Job 35:10b About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God (while in prison), and the otherContinue reading “Songs in the Night”

Tethered to Truth

This I know, that God is for me. – Psalm 56:9b ESV We have this hope as an anchor for the soul. Hebrews 6:19a BSB Though the years have now faded into decades, the tidal wave of emotional pain I experienced that day, remains embedded within my mind. The gut-punch, this-can’t-be-happening trial that began unfoldingContinue reading “Tethered to Truth”

I’m Fine, Really, I’m Fine

When I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3 Legacy Standard Bible The LORD sat as King at the flood; Yes, the LORD sits as King forever. Psalm 29:10 NASB 1995 Whatever the reason, pain confronts us all in one form or another. Like a gut punch that leaves us gasping for air,Continue reading “I’m Fine, Really, I’m Fine”