I feel as though I am floundering – exhausted by effort and discouraged
by my complacency. My only hope is to renew my mind in the promises of the Gospel.
Here I share my thoughts and prayers.

We can trust God’s sovereign goodness and faithfulness in all life circumstances. There is beauty and purpose in all things because God has paid the ultimate price for us. His love has secured His good plan for us who are his children. There is no alternate plan – this is it. Turn to him in times of tears, frustration, anxiety, and disappointment. Turn to Him during celebration, peace, and contentment. We hold that He is with us through it all. His love for us is not dependent on our faithfulness. He is not deterred by our fickle hearts; he is constant. We cannot do this life without His strength – both in good times and bad; he is our perfect rest and peace. 

I repent my anxiety. I repent my stubborn complacency to seek all other things for fulfillment and peace. Alone I cannot release the facade of control to which I desperately cling. What I desire is to be surrendered to what I believe is truth: That I am not my own. I belongs to you who purchased me at greatest cost. My tasks before me are purposeful and designed. Every season is ordained and glorifying to you. I can rest in all circumstances because I am not my own. What I love and what I fear is in your hands who is unchanging and acts not because of me, but because of your own character. Rid me of my self-orientation and teach me to love and seek you above all else. 

In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made one as well as the other…

Ecclesiastes 7:15

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 3:18