PSALM 55:22

Cast your cares on the Lord  and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

TO PONDER

This is another comforting text. God won’t let the righteous be shaken – that’s you and me! It’s another way of saying that you will be able to cope with whatever life throws at you – because we know God will sustain – (strengthen us physically or mentally) – through anything. Despite the unforeseen hassles, despite the worry, despite the world and its ways of getting us down, we won’t be beaten. We have the strongest team available, with the best coach and captain around, and even though we might feel defeated, God promised that he’s defeated everything. The toughest part? Letting him do it. Letting him take charge. Letting him be in control, because we want to do it ourselves. It’s on his job description anyway, so we may as well let him do his job.   

PRAYER

Sustainer of all, work your saving and loving ways in our lives. Remind us to be thankful for your gifts to us, and to share the Good News you bring with those around us. Continue to bless our lives in 2022. Amen   

Today's devotion provided by Mark Simpfendorfer, LifeWay Epping