Inspire

The current global state has ingrained a significant amount of uncertainty, fear and anxiety amongst us over the last few years. From the worries that accompany the uncertainty of Covid-related matters to the unfolding conflict between Russia and the Ukraine. Much of our news is saturated with stories steeped in negativity and images that invoke a natural state of worry and concern for what the next day will bring.

You say that if I give You my burdens, You will take care of me.

You say that I should cast all my cares upon You, because You love me, because You can handle them all, and because it shows my faith in You.

A burden that is heavy enough to sink me is as light as a feather to You.

A fear that can paralyze me has no power over You.

So I unload it all before You and hand it over for You to manage.

I put my trust in You — not in my perspective or resources. You can do anything, God!

I will not be afraid, because You are my King and Father. You are with me, and You are for me. You accept me as I need You and rely on You, and You walk with me now and always. You will strengthen me for whatever comes.

~ Carrie Marrs, excerpt from A Prayer for Every Occasion, Copyright Zondervan

For those of you who are struggling with the worries of the world and feel burdened by anxiety take strength in the Lord’s presence and know that he will help alleviate the strain. 

Set free, O Lord, the souls of Your servants from all restlessness and anxiety. Give us that peace and power which flow from You. Keep us in all perplexity and distress, that upheld by Your strength and stayed on the rock of Your faithfulness, we may abide in You now and forevermore.

~ Francis Paget (1851–1911), excerpt from A Prayer for Every Occasion, Copyright Zondervan

Hold hands with the Lord and free your soul from the burden of the world’s worry. The sun will shine again and together we have the strength to enjoy the light of life’s pleasures.

Submitted by Alex Harrison