- Scripture:
Unclutter Your Mind
You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head;
my cup brims with blessing.
Psalms 23:5 MSG
- Reflection:
When you have opposition, when you have trouble, when people come against you, God has a table there. The key is to not fight with the opposition, not to try to pay people back or prove your point, and not to live upset, worried, or frustrated. No, take a seat at the table that God has prepared. If you stay at rest, God will go to work. But when you work, God will rest as long as you’re worried and trying to make things happen in your own strength; that will limit what God will do.
Where do we go from here?
You may have plenty of good reasons for why you could be worried, upset, and not able to sleep at night, but when you’re at peace, that’s a position of power. When you’re in peace, you show God you trust Him. Anyone can stay in faith and have a good attitude when everything goes their way. The test comes when the medical report is not good, when a friend walks away, when the loan doesn’t go through, and when your child is off course. You could easily let all the clutter in. No, be still. That’s the time to show God that you trust Him, not just with your words but your actions.
Our Prayer for Today
Father, Thank You for always being there for us, even when trouble comes our way. When people oppose us, we know You have a special place prepared for us. Instead of fighting back or seeking revenge, we calmly sit at the table You’ve set for us. I let go of my worries, frustrations, and fears and trust that when we rest, You are working on our behalf. Help us not to rely on our own strength, as that limits Your power in our lives. Your Word tells us to be still and recognize You as God. Today, we let go of worry, offense, and negativity. We embrace a life of peace, rest, and faith. We believe that You hold us in Your hands and nothing we face surprises You. Thank You, God, for Your love. We commit to living in Your peace and trusting Your faithful promises. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.