Don’t be far away from me. Trouble is near, and there is no one to help me. ~ Psalm 22:11 (NIRV)
Christ says: Don’t be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in me. ~ John 14:1 (CEB)
Lord,
THANKS: Thank you for staying close by. You never abandon me. Others cause me trouble and desert me, but you are faithful.
REGRETS: Sometimes, when there is a lot of trouble in my life, I forget about you. I try to solve my problems on my own. I usually end up panicking and making more trouble.
INTERCESSION: Please keep reminding me that you are close by and that trouble has no lasting power over me.
PURPOSE: I'm going to read these verses several times today -- to remind myself -- and to listen for your message to me.
Amen.