LifeLink Devotions for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

God’s wisdom for today is from Proverbs 3:21-26.“My son, keep sound wisdom…Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

In the quiet town of Serenity Springs, there lived a young woman named Emily. By day she was a cheerful and diligent teacher, loved by her students and admired by her colleagues. But by night, her mind became a battlefield of worries. She would lie awake in the darkness, her thoughts racing with fears about her future, her family, and the challenges she faced.

One particularly sleepless night, Emily found herself staring at the ceiling, her heart heavy with anxiety. She had tried everything to calm her mind – reading, meditating, even counting sheep – but nothing seemed to work. As the hours ticked by, her despair grew, and tears began to fill her eyes.

In her anguish, Emily remembered a piece of advice her grandmother had once given her: “When you feel lost and overwhelmed, turn to Jesus. He is always there, ready to offer you peace and guidance.”

Desperate for relief, Emily knelt beside her bed and clasped her hands in prayer. “Dear God,” she whispered, her voice trembling, “I feel so burdened by my worries. I’m sorry I have trusted my own wisdom to solve them. I want to trust you alone. Please help me find peace and to completely trust in Your plan for me.”

As she prayed, a sense of calm began to wash over her. She felt a comforting presence, as if a warm, gentle hand was resting on her shoulder. Emily took a deep breath and, for the first time in what felt like forever, she allowed herself to let go of her fears and place her trust in God.

That night, Emily drifted into a deep, restful sleep, her heart filled with a newfound sense of peace. In the days that followed, she continued to turn to God in prayer whenever her worries threatened to overwhelm her. She found solace in the scriptures, drawing strength from passages like Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Emily’s faith grew stronger, and she began to see her challenges in a new light. She realized that she didn’t have to face her worries alone; God was always with her, guiding her and offering her His infinite wisdom. With this newfound trust, Emily’s sleepless nights became a thing of the past, replaced by a deep sense of peace that carried her through even the most difficult moments.

May you also find such peace by trusting Jesus and living according to His wisdom.

Pastor John