AUGUST 12

Matthew 8:26- “why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?”

Remember to read “My Utmost for His Highest” for Today

CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Father, I was so confident  until I met that heartache last week.

 Sailing through  many trials before, I never thought my boat might leak.

But Father, today is entirely sad. I’m rattled and shook to the core.

Why so different from last week when I used to trust You more?

“My Child,” the Father calls to me. “My Child I know what you face.

Rely on Me when crisis comes. My Peace is available with Grace.

Last week’s Peace was for last week. Today’s needs will be met as well.

Rest in me with a joy-filled heart while Satan and his hosts go to hell.”

You have not lost any strength for today. God’s strategy is sacred and strong.

Be confident that God is working things out. The battle to God belongs.

So pick up the pieces of your broken heart. Give every shred to God.

He has a plan already in place as you submit to His chastening rod.

God is not the author of fear. He is gently offering Grace.

Pick up the threads of your broken life allowing Him to set the pace.

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PONDER- In a crisis, Christians have strong tools to cope. List them. What part does attitude play in a crisis. From where does our confidence come? Find and memorize scripture to combat fear so that if crisis comes you will have the tools of the Word in your heart and mind. What is the opposite of fear? The best equipment for handling crisis is the Holy Spirit and the Word.  How can you become more familiar with each?

Dear Lord, Thank you that we can have every confidence in You. Thank you for the Power of the Word of God. Thy Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against You.  Keep me alert to the crisis of life so that I can be used to help others along the pathway of life. Thank you for the Confidence I can have in You. Thank you that You never change. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.