“Beloved, if our conscience does not condemn us, we can go to God with complete confidence” (1 John 3:21).
Nothing calms the mind more in the midst of chaos and life’s challenges than lifting our eyes above the circumstances and looking beyond them: above, to the firm, faithful, and sovereign hand of God, who controls all things with wisdom; and beyond, to the beautiful outcome He is quietly preparing for those who love Him. When we stop focusing on the problem and begin to trust in divine providence, our hearts start to rest, even when everything around us seems uncertain.
If you wish to live with confidence, boldness, and true joy, focus on living a pure and holy life before the Lord. Strive to obey each of His commandments zealously, even if it goes against what most people do or defend. Obedience has never been a popular path — but it has always been the right one. Every soul will give an account for itself, and your relationship with God must be based on faithfulness to the powerful Law He Himself has revealed to us. This faithfulness is what keeps the bridge between heaven and the human heart strong.
And as you persevere on this path of obedience, you will notice something extraordinary: problems, no matter how great, begin to align, to dissipate, or to lose the strength they once had. The peace of God — that real, deep, and lasting peace — begins to reign in your life. And this peace is only found by those who are up to date with the Father, living in covenant with Him through obedience to His holy and eternal will. -Adapted from Robert Leighton. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, it is true that I often allow the circumstances of life to speak louder than Your sovereignty. When everything seems out of place, when challenges press in, my mind becomes restless and my heart grows weary. But today, once again, I lift my eyes to You. You are faithful, wise, and sovereign over all. Nothing escapes Your control. And when I choose to trust in You and remember Your commandments as the anchor of my soul, peace begins to return, even if the situations around me have not yet changed.
My Father, today I ask You to strengthen my spirit to live with boldness, joy, and purity before You. Give me courage to obey zealously, even when that obedience separates me from the majority. I want my life to be marked by faithfulness to Your ways, not by the opinions of this world. Teach me to persevere firmly in what You have already revealed, for I know that only then will my relationship with You be solid, true, and full of peace. Your Law is the bond that unites me to You — and I do not want to loosen that tie for anything.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You because Your presence calms every storm. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like an invisible foundation that sustains my soul in the midst of the storm. Your commandments are like safety ropes that keep me from falling, even on the hardest days. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
