Holy and Gracious Father. You are almighty, all powerful and all knowing. Everything that is and will ever be comes from You. There is no one above, greater or more wonderful than You. And, literally, nothing is impossible for You. As You say in Your Word “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?”
Then why o why do I doubt You? Why, when I find myself in an overwhelming situation or a position where I am being asked to do something that I feel inadequate to do, do I doubt being able to get through it or do it.
You have promised to be with, indeed The Holy Spirit is within me. Your Word tells me that You will never leave me or forsake me.
I forget that I am not alone! I forget that Your strength, Your power and Your wisdom are at my disposal. But I have to go to You … let You in … and then accept Your help. I have to do my part.
How does that practically work? I don’t think it’s the same every time. I think I begin with calling out to You, seeking to be in Your Presence. Sometimes just sitting and being still with You. You tell me in the Psalms, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Knowing that You are God, means knowing that You are all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present. You knew I’d find myself in this present situation. It’s not a surprise to You. Indeed, You have already laid down some groundwork for me to succeed in it—if I calm down and trust You.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” You continue to tell me in Proverbs that, “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.”
I’m not doing this alone. No, You are with me and will provide all that I need. Yet, I’ll have to do my part. It may be hard, it may feel daunting, I may struggle; but You will pull me through.
In doing this, I must listen for Your still and quiet voice. I must be attuned to Your ways and pray. I must seek out counsel and encouragement from my family of believers—the Body of Christ. Then I need to trust and obey—follow through and do what You say.
Holy Spirit, please help me do these things. Instruct me in the way to go. Remind me to continually pray and be in dialogue with You throughout my day. Please put people in my life that point to You—that provide wise counsel and encourage me in Your ways.
And thank You for never leaving me alone!
In the Faithful, All-Powerful and Beautiful Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen.
