The Quill and Me—Devotional Blog•Oswald Chambers Reflections
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Jun 2
Today's Reading: My Utmost for His Highest
Psalm 25:12
"Who is the man that fears the Lord"
If We Worry...
We've Forgotten Who Holds Us
When worry is present in our lives, Jesus says, it is sin. If we worry about anything, that worry has replaced God. If we are obsessed with God, worry has no place in our life, without giving it space it cannot exist. If we are going to be obsessed with something... let that thing be God, not worry.
We trust everything else in our lives...God is more trustworthy than all of these man-made things we put our trust in everyday.
God made everything and everything belongs to God. He is more than trustworthy...He is the only thing that we should trust. We trust Him and we do not worry about things that we have no power to change.
If we are obsessed with God, there is no room for anything else to enter in. Worry nor fear can enter, tribulation cannot dominate, and the enemy cannot invade... because God fills the space.
When you are obsessed with God even in times of tribulation, misunderstanding, or slander, God keeps you at ease. You are blessed and your soul will prosper with peace, rest, stability, calm in times of trouble, and security in God.
The Christian life is meant to be lived with an obsession of God. The abiding awareness in our life is to be God Himself. God is not someone we think about but the Someone we live in. If something happens to a child he instinctively turns to his mother... that is the life of a child of God...we should be so obsessed with God that we take every little thing... to Him. His presence is the background of our mind and our life. His nearness is our resting place. His companionship is our atmosphere. To fear the Lord is to be in constant awareness of Him.
When we live a surrendered life in God, worry has no place to dwell. We rest in His peace knowing that He will take care of everything. Even unto death, we are never alone.
God is our refuge.
We are protected.
Prayer
Lord, You are my refuge; Yours is the strong arm that holds me.Let me rest in Your arms of peace and mercy, Your grace is sufficient for me.
In all the world there is only You that I trust. Let me be obsessed with You, Lord.
Let Your presence be my obsession.
Breath Prayer
You hold my life... I release my worry.
Selah,
~ Quil
Scripture References
Worry / Fear vs. Trust in God:
Matthew 6:27 — Worry cannot add anything to your life
Matthew 6:34 — Do not worry about tomorrow
Philippians 4:6 — Be anxious for nothing; bring everything to God
1 Peter 5:7 — Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you
Isaiah 41:10 — Do not fear; God strengthens and upholds you
Psalm 56:3 — When afraid, trust in God
God Holds You / God Surrounds You:
Psalm 46:1 — God is our refuge and strength
Deuteronomy 33:27 — The eternal God is your refuge; underneath are His everlasting arms
Isaiah 43:2 — God is with you in deep waters and fire
John 10:28 — No one can snatch you from His hand
Psalm 139:5 — God hems you in behind and before
Abiding Awareness / God as the Center:
Acts 17:28 — In Him we live and move and have our being
Psalm 16:8 — I keep the Lord always before me
Colossians 3:3 — Your life is hidden with Christ in God
Psalm 25:12 — The one who fears the Lord is taught by Him
Psalm 73:23 — God holds your right hand
Surrender / Rest / Peace:
Psalm 37:7 — Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him
Isaiah 26:3 — God keeps in perfect peace the one whose mind is stayed on Him
Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart
Psalm 4:8 — God alone makes you dwell in safety
John 14:27 — Jesus gives peace the world cannot give
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