May 18

Praise God, everybody! Applaud God, all people! His love has taken over our lives; God’s faithful ways are eternal. Hallelujah”! Psalm 117:1-2 (MSG)

We all know the feeling of dread when someone or something tries to take over our lives, crowding out the peace and joy we so long for, and causing stress and worry instead. Unpaid debts or bills, demands on our time, unwanted obligations, or situations. Fears of the future; regrets of the past. They all wait crouching at the door, and just when you think you can get a moment to yourself—they seem to pop up and pop in—leaving you empty and drained once again.

Beloved one, how about trying this instead? Let all of that pressure go, and let God’s love take over your life as He has promised to do! His gentle, kind, and considerate love has shown up—front and centre—not to take from you or make things more difficult—but to give to you. Everything you need—all that He has—all for you!

This is the kind of tender and caring love that not only shows up, but stays, for faithful and true is your God Who loves you, and who is 100% committed to helping you!

Oh, praise Him precious one, for He has shown up—mighty in your midst—miracles at hand—heart brimming with answers and God-birthed solutions, too! All perfectly planned and purposed, for divinely loved, and deeply cherished, you!

Prayer:

Dearest Father God, how I long for You to come, in all of Your brilliance and perfection, and take over my life. I have tried long and hard to control things, and others have tried to control my life, too. Instead though, today, I choose You!

You are a paradise of protection for me and I am safe and sheltered in You. Your faithful ways are transforming every area of my life, and all that I carry in my heart, for You are faithful to all, and true.

Keep me in Your glory, Lord, under the shadow of your wings. Let Your love take over and Your eternal ways break through!