Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
Changes in our lives can be stressful but as we are taught in the Bible these are often opportunities for us to grow. I had suffered chronic back pain for a while and saw countless doctors. Eventually, I decided to take up swimming and it did the trick due to the gentle stretching motion of the slow repetitive strokes. God had been telling me to change my lifestyle and exercise more and he led me to the cure for my back problems.
We are all precious in the eyes of God. We may face worries and anxieties but help us not to be defined by these but be defined by what You accomplished on the cross. Because of Christ’s death on the cross, we can wake up every morning and can face each day with fresh hope and grace. Help us to focus on what is true, and not focus on how we feel. As we sit before the cross, help us adopt new ways to overcome whatever obstacles we may face. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Philip Niem
