The Upper Room Devotional 26th August 2024: Safe in God’s Embrace
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Topic: Safe in God’s Embrace
Kumalawaty Sundari (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Today’s Reading
Psalm 4:1-8
Thought for the Day
I will share my burdens with God, who cares about me.
The Upper Room Devotional 26th August 2024 Message:
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. – Psalm 4:8 (NIV)
When I was young, I often had nightmares that woke me. Feeling anxious, I would knock on the door to my parents’ room, and my mother would calm me, giving me a hug. After my fear started to subside, she would take me back to my room and sleep with me for the rest of the night. Knowing my mother was there with me, I then was able to sleep peacefully.
I think this is what the psalmist experienced. He could forget his burdens and enjoy peace at night by putting trust in the Lord. When we have a hectic day, our emotional and physical energy is used up; we may feel angry or worried so that even at night we are still thinking about the events of the day. However, when we turn our eyes to God and share our struggles, God’s presence can fill us and bring relief for the soul.
The presence of my mother beside me, guarding me from my fears as I slept, provided me peace. In much the same way, remembering God’s presence provides me peace today. When our strength is limited and our minds are filled with worries, we can reach out to God and rest assured that in God’s care, we need not dwell in fear.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, life is full of hardship. But when we put our trust in you, we can rest peacefully knowing that you are our protector. Amen.
Prayer Focus
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