This verse was written eons of years ago-eons! Yet I have still to come to accept it unconditionally. I can put my family into God’s care and accept that He will provide. I can put friends’ problems into God’s care and accept that He will provide. I can even put myself into His care, however, I tend to want to direct that outcome, so I end up taking back control before I see a result. Why do I do that? 

I have seen the results of unconditional trust in God’s love and mercy. I have seen people flourish and grow from that trust. I have also experienced that feeling of euphoria that comes when the Holy Spirit intervenes and helps me in a difficult situation. However, I want to make the surrender to His will ONCE and have it stay forever.  

I have found that it doesn’t work that way. Surrender to God’s will is a daily action. A daily practice of contacting God and asking for help. I don’t need to ask for love; God’s love is unconditional and always present. Even when I feel lost and alone. There for you, also. 

So, here’s a little prayer that I found to assist me with this daily meeting. It comes from a Christmas present that Rich gave me called “Daily Prayers for Women” published by Chartwell Books in 2024. (Day 3) 

“God, I rejoice in my salvation and your strength. There 
is nothing that I can’t do with you by my side. Let my fear subside 
as I worship and praise you. Amen” 

Terri