By Jessica Teed
I have learned that God often requires us to wait upon Him and His timing. Sometimes, I’ve become impatient and tried to make the Lord’s plans happen for me, which didn’t end well. The Lord never intended us to live apart from Him. The Bible says in John 15:5 that without Him, we can do nothing. When we wait patiently, we will receive what God promised us (Hebrews 6:15).
Just as a boat that isn’t anchored will drift away even in calm waters, the same thing can happen when we are not anchored to the Lord. When we place our trust in ourselves and our abilities, we choose to build our foundations on shifting sand. If our foundations are not built upon Jesus Christ, we will drift away from God in seasons of difficulty.
When we anchor ourselves to God and His promises, the waves can come, the wind can blow, and we will stay put. This is how we survive the storms in life, choosing to be anchored to the Lord by trusting in His promises and taking refuge in who He says He is (Hebrews 6:18-19).
Whatever you are walking through, the Lord is close to you. Look to the Lord and choose to be anchored in who He is. He is entirely faithful and completely trustworthy.
Father God, I place my hope and confidence in You, so I can
be anchored to You when storms come my way. I choose today
to look to and trust in You and the promises You have made.
You are my refuge. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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