Do Not Give In

You are feeling weighed down by a plethora of problems, both big and small. They seem to require more and more of your attention, but you must not give in to those demands. When the difficulties in your life feel as if they’re closing in on you, break free by spending quality time with Me. You need to remember who I am in all My Power and Glory. Then, humbly bring Me your prayers and petitions. Your problems will pale when you view them in the Light of My Presence. You can learn to be joyful in Me, your Savior, even in the midst of adverse circumstances. Rely on Me, your Strength; I make your feet like the feet of a deer, enabling you to go on the heights.

God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” —Exodus 3:14

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights. —Habakkuk 3:17–19
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The weight of our problems is like a snow ball effect. Once we start with one problem it almost seems like more and more come with it and before you know it we are a pretty stressed out mess.

Have you ever tried the experiment where you stand in the door way and press your arms against a door frame for a minute and then step away and your arms rise on their own? We often feel this way when we have a problems and issues that weigh us down. That acts as the force being put against our body in the door frame. When we step away and give God our problems we feel weightless, like the feet of a deer.

So lets pray today for God to push us out of the door frame. Lets ask Him to take our stress so that we may feel like the feet of a deer who can go above and beyond, due to his strength.

Dear Father God please help us give our lives up to you. We want to be your servants and give everything of this earth for your glory. You are our strength and provider. Do not let us forget that in the light of your presence we can do all things. Please be with those today who are going through stressful situations and let them feel your presence over their minds, bodies and souls. Please God let our minds, bodies and souls open up so that your light may shine through us as well. In Jesus name, Amen.