“say to those with fearful hearts: Be strong, do not fear! Your God will come” (Isaiah 35:4).
How many times do we carry crosses that God Himself never gave us? Anxiety about the future, fear of what may happen, the restlessness that steals our sleep—none of this comes from God. When we try to anticipate events and control what is to come, we are saying, even if not in words, that we do not fully trust in the Lord’s providence. It is as if we were saying: “God, let me take care of this.” But the future does not belong to us. And even if it arrives, it may be completely different from what we imagined. Our attempt at control is useless, and often, the root of this anxiety lies in a lack of true surrender.
But there is a path of rest—and it is accessible. This path is obedience to the powerful Law of God. When we decide to use all our strength to please the Lord, obeying His wonderful commandments from the heart, something changes within us. The presence of God manifests itself with power, and with it comes a peace that cannot be explained. A peace that does not depend on circumstances, a calm that dissolves worries as the sun dissipates the morning mist. This is the reward for those who live faithfully before the Creator.
The soul that chooses to obey no longer needs to live in tension. It knows that the God it serves is in control of all things. Obeying the holy and eternal Law of God not only pleases the Lord, but also places us within the flow of His peace and care. It is a blessed cycle: obedience brings presence, and the presence of God drives out fear. Why continue carrying the weight of tomorrow, if today you can rest in the faithfulness of the God who honors those who obey Him? -Adapted from F. Fénelon. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Father of mercy, how many times have I tried to control what belongs only to You? Forgive me for the sleepless nights, for decisions based on fear, for the restless thoughts that stole the peace You desire to give me. Today I choose to let go of this burden. I no longer want to live trying to predict or control the future. I want to rest in Your care.
Lord, I now understand that anxiety has its root in disobedience. When I turn away from Your wonderful commandments, I disconnect from Your presence, and with that I lose peace. But I choose to return. I want to live in a way that pleases You, obeying Your powerful Law with all my heart. May my soul be anchored in Your Word, firm, calm, and protected.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because in You there is no shadow of turning nor instability. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a shield of light that surrounds the obedient, driving away fear and establishing peace. Your commandments are like golden cords that bind us to Your heart, leading us to true freedom and rest. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
