You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You–in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]. Isaiah 26:3 (AMP)
Trusting God for Our Children’s Safety and Peace
As we prepare to send our children back to school, it’s natural to feel anxious about their risks, school shootings, bullying, and other unfortunate events. The All-knowing and All-powerful God extends an open invitation for us to seek Him for peace of mind and protection for our children. Do not be anxious; instead, let go of worry and embrace His comfort.
Isaiah 26:3 draws attention to the power of trusting and taking refuge in God. To take refuge, we must be intentional about staying under a covering, house, or fortress. If we leave God’s covering, we will lose peace. It is easier to take refuge in a place when we trust that we will be protected. When we no longer trust someone, we don’t feel safe being with them. My brothers and sisters, God is the only one worthy of complete trust, and trusting God keeps us in a state of perfect and constant peace.
Let’s trust God to protect our children. When we let anxiety take over, we demonstrate trust in our limited human strength, resource, or system to protect our children.
Take a moment and read Isaiah 40:13-31 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told to you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy and spreads them out like a tent to live in.He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. tingles whenever I read Isaiah 40:13-31. The God of peace is our God, Father, and Friend; let’s live conscious of who He is and our relationship with Him
Reflection: Philippians 4:6-7 shows us what to do instead of worrying and fearing that evil may befall our children. God wants us to make our requests known with prayer and thanksgiving. Today, we will thank God for what he has done and what he will do. We will request grace, wisdom, favor, and protection for our children.
Prayer:We declare that our children are blessed in their comings and goings. We affirm that they possess soundness of mind, filled with power and love. We proclaim that our children are drawn to and cultivate Godly friendships within this world. We declare that they are the healed, safeguarding their health. We assert that our children will honor their mothers and fathers, ensuring their days are long upon the earth. We proclaim that our children are purpose-driven, focused, and disciplined in their pursuits of God. We declare that they hear Your voice and will not be swayed by strange influences. We affirm that our children shall be mighty on the earth and will find favor with both God and man. Amen!
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