Scampering Thoughts
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the
earth.” Psalm 46:10
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew
11:28-29
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5
She is writing about me again! I have random thoughts that seem to flit and flutter through my
old brain. One minute I am fine, but the next second I am planning Christmas gifts for
2024. There are times when my morning devotion with Sarah Young (Jesus Listens) really hit
home. It seems like she is speaking directly to me. Today is one of those times.
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My comforting Lord,
Help me find rest in You alone; my hope comes from You. I have a restless mind. It skips and
scampers about—rarely taking time to be still. But Your Word instructs me to be still and know
that You are God. When I sit quietly in Your Presence, I can hear You saying, “Come to Me, and
I will give you rest.”
You are the only resting place for my heart that truly satisfies and strengthens me. I need to take
time to direct my thoughts to You—whispering Your Name and waiting in Your sacred Presence.
This interlude with You provides refreshment for both my mind and heart.
True hope comes from You. False hope comes from many sources, including persuasive
advertising. Please give me discernment as I seek to walk along a hopeful path. Many voices call
out to me: “This is the way!” Protect me from being deceived while I’m trying to process all the
information clamoring for my attention. I’ve found that the best way to break free from
information overload is to refocus my thoughts on You. As I rest in Your peaceful Presence, true
hope grows within me.
In Your soothing Name, Jesus, AMEN
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