Today's Daily Encounter Friday, July 26, 2024

Today's Daily Encounter Friday, July 26, 2024

It's Enough!

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."1

"It was everything I dreamed of and absolutely nothing I could have imagined. I opened my eyes, popped straight up in my bed, and sat quietly as the tears began to stream down my cheeks. I had everything I prayed for—healthy children, a wonderful husband, a house, great friends, and family. On that morning, however, I looked around and felt completely overwhelmed by my own reality. I felt grateful yet lost, content but empty, and confused by this increasingly awkward array of emotions. I was a mom of four young girls, and I was overcome by the responsibilities that accompanied raising them. I was convinced I was not enough. I sat in bed alone, listening to my husband prepare breakfast. I could hear my 6-year-old singing, my 4-year-old crying, and my twin 2-year-olds running around. I wondered how I got there and whose life I was living. More than that I questioned who was in control of it all. Now, don't get me wrong. I loved my family and my life. I knew I needed to trust God with my life, but how? I knew he was always with me, but why did I feel lonely? I knew he was my joy, but why was I so sad? Everything around me seemed to be spinning out of control. The physical, emotional, and financial burdens of parenthood had replaced the faith, trust, and joy I once knew were mine. The longer I sat in tears, the more I could tell that something was changing. It was not my situation, but my focus and my perspective. Unknowingly, I reached the end of my fight for control. My will, my power, my strength, and my efforts were not working. As a result, I gave God the freedom to be the Lord Of My Life in reality, not just in word service."2

Maybe you have felt like this. You have everything that makes your life complete, you know God's Word but still worry and fret over things you can't see. God graciously reminds us in His Word that He will provide and that, more importantly, we can rest in His provision if we just seek Him. In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus understands our anxieties and encourages us to seek Him FIRST! Do not worry about tomorrow, but have faith that God wants to do so much more for you! So, when you're feeling overwhelmed by life or your dreams still feel so far away, lay it all down at Jesus' feet, allow Him to be the Lord of your life and find rest for your soul. Jesus is all we need, and it's enough!

Suggested Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to you with our fears. Take my anxieties and worries and instead fill me with your peace and joy. Lord, You are all I need and YOU are enough. In Jesus' name, Amen.

1. Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV).

2. Wynter Pitts, Author of "She Is Yours".
 

Today's Encounter was written by: Veronica B.

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