31 Days of Chasing THE Light Day 8 {Day 280}

Trusting Light

“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” ~Deuteronomy 31:8

For as long as I can remember…worry has always been a part of my posture. I can hold tightly to fear instead of holding the hand of Peace. Our thoughts can be a cancer and there is a reason why God says, “take every thought captive.” (2 Corinthians 10:5) Because if we don’t take every thought captive our thoughts can take us captive. Right? And when I start to let fear dictate my thoughts – I trust Him less and less.

Bad things will happen. Sad things will happen. But Jesus – “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33

If I let my thoughts dictate my actions – I think that I can do a better job than He can. So I hold on more tightly to the fear.

I should let go and let God. Because if I truly believe then I will trust to let go and let God.

God asks us to trust Him. That is our daily work…be obedient to Him and trust.

Jesus answered, “This is the work of God: that you believe [adhere to, trust in, rely on, and have faith] in the One whom He has sent.” ~John 6:29

Focus: Are you trusting Him?

Zoom in (Journal): Write scripture in your journal today. Go to the back of your bible and in the index look up the word “trust” – read the scriptures and the ones that really speak to you…write those in your journal. We become what we behold, yes? Be held by The One who wants to shine His Light in your darkness.

Capture: Did you take every thought captive today?

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