Father, we are trusting You with all the many aspects of our lives. Grant us patience, love, and compassion in all we do. Amen.

2 Corinthians 1:8-11 (<<click here to read the passage)

Every time it happens, I am amazed! My opening prayer is just a simple thing, but time and time again; it is a precursor to what God wants to teach me that day.

Today’s opening prayer simply reflects some of the things we are dealing with – nothing major, just regular life stuff. Sometimes, even the small stuff can pile up and feel overwhelming. Even in those times, we must realize that it is best not to depend solely on our own skills and abilities. We are more prone to turn to God when we feel at a loss to help ourselves, but we cannot forget that He is with us through all the ups and downs of life.

Honestly, that is one of the best benefits of our relationship with our Heavenly Father. The more we realize our powerlessness without Him—attempting to tackle all of life on our own—the more we realize our need for His constant help in our lives. It all makes our relationship with Him stronger than ever. The reality of our being powerless helps us to tap into His infinite power. We may run dry, but He never will! Oh, that we would humbly acknowledge our dependence on Him.

The Apostle Paul was the one who stated,

Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP

Keeping in touch with Him—praying—on a daily, regular basis keeps those communication lines open—and it’s not just an us-to-him kind of thing. Doing so enables us to hear Him more readily as He steers us in the right direction or, often, maybe out of the wrong direction.

So, even in the storms of life, as well as the usual ebb and flow of everyday life, our dependence upon our loving Heavenly Father will encourage us to sidle up close to him and not turn our backs on Him, thinking that He doesn’t care…for we know he surely does.

Lord Jesus, enable us to rely on You throughout each and every day. Amen.

Apr 11th, 2024, Thurs, 12:43 pm