While reading Genesis 32 recently, I was struck by Jacob’s raw honesty with God.
How often I feel unworthy of God’s loving kindness and faithfulness – which I am, just as Jacob was. If you feel that today, be honest with God about why, but then receive Jesus’ warm invitation to confess any wrongdoing, and to remind you that in God’s eyes you are unconditionally loved no matter how you feel, and that Jesus takes all your unworthiness upon Himself.
Save me … from. What problems are you desperate for God’s help or intervention with? Identify them and talk with God freely about them.
I am afraid. Fear is a normal reaction to life’s worries and difficulties. Again, being honest with God and identifying exactly what ignites your fear is important to help open your heart, mind and soul to encounter His peace and reassurance.
But you have said. God’s Word is His personal message to you as well as to the world. The word ‘but’ is so important to bring to place at the forefront of our thinking after we’ve honestly shared with God our fears and concerns.
So, what is your ‘But‘? What does God’s Word say to you about your fear?
Dwell on that promise, truth or characteristic of God this month to transform your thinking and response.