~ Learning to Float ~

[Lani]

Psalm 56: 1-4, 9-13
1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?



When I am afraid, I put my trust in you… in God I trust; I am not afraid. Psalm 56:3-4


I was always fearful as a child. One of the things I feared was water, so I never learned to swim. I did learn to float, but I had great fear in the beginning. I was very happy to be able to finally jump into the water and float, conquering the fear I had known before.

For me, to trust Christ was like learning to float. The moment I chose to challenge my fear, truly relax, and let go was when I began to float. Christ cares for us and wants us to release our fears, to relax, and to float – secure in the knowledge that we are safe in a loving embrace.

We can leave our cars and problems in Jesus’ hands. He is our guide and will help navigate through all that we do every day.



Prayer: Dear Lord, when fears surface, we know you are by our side and that we can confide in you. Thank you. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” (Luke 11:2-4 KJV) Amen.

Prayer Focus of Day: Those learning to swim

Thought for the Day: Relax and let go. Let God hold you

Story shared by: G. Gines-Colon (Puerto Rico)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional: 1/2/12