This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lam. 3:19-24 (NIV)
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isa. 26:3 (ESV)
We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. Psalm 39:6 (NLT)
Heavenly Father, I woke up today with more things to do than there are hours in the day. That’s what makes these Scriptures so precious and timely. Jeremiah, Isaiah, and David offer wisdom with which I want to fill this day.
So even before the sun comes up, I choose to remember what matters, and Who matters. Even before I fix my breakfast, I choose to feast on your new mercies. Even before I put on my jeans, I choose to put on garments of grace. Fill me with your Spirit, your Word, and your grace.
Father, thank you for your steadfast, irrepressible, life-defining love. Life isn’t about getting everything done, but knowing you, walking with you, and enjoying you. I won’t add a day or hour to my life by stress and worry. Far better do to a few things well, with a spirit of peace and kindness, than to rush through my list and run over people. Help me to remember—all day long, “the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love” (Gal. 5:6).
Father, you are my “portion”—that is, my joy, peace, and inheritance. So I will hope in you today, not in people’s approval, a demand free life, or pride of accomplishment. I have a pretty good plan for the day, but I trust you to order my steps (Prov. 16:9). So very Amen I pray, in Jesus’ peace giving, heart-centering name.
