Rest in the Lord

 "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him." (Psalm 37:7)

For those of us who tend to worry unnecessarily and panic too quickly, God's Word reminds us today: "Rest." It also mentions where we should rest. There is only one place to rest—in the Lord.

How can I rest in that wonderful Refuge? I find the answer in the verses preceding and following this verse: Trust in the Lord, delight yourself in the Lord, commit your way to the Lord, wait patiently for Him, do not fret.

If I have trusted in the Lord, I will not be disappointed. If I delight in the Lord, the desires of my heart have already been granted because the one who delights in the Lord wants nothing but Him. If I have committed my way to the Lord, I will not worry about the difficulties and obstacles encountered on my way.

I have to stop panicking, erase the unnecessary questions from my mind, and go to rest in my safe haven—in the Lord.

From my diary,

February 21,   2024