Daily Devotionals
Thursday, November 21, 2024 (Rachel)
Good Morning!
Over the weekend, Josh was outside tending a big fire from the brush we had cleaned up after all the storms. The fire burned just outside one of our daughters’ windows. She has a fear of fires, so you can imagine how her mind ran wild. She called Josh with a million questions: What if the fire spreads? What if the house catches on fire? Are we safe?
Josh patiently reassured her over and over, answering her questions and assuring her everything was under control. Finally, on the third call, I heard him say:
“Honey, I’m right here. I’m right outside your window watching the fire. I’m not leaving. It’s ok, please trust me and get some sleep.”
His words really hit me because I had a fear, unrelated to the fire, that was snowballing in my own head. I let Josh’s reassurance settle over me too. And then I thought—how many times does God say the same thing to us?
“Honey, I’m right here. I’m watching. I’m not leaving. It’s ok, please trust me and rest.”
What if we let those words sink in today? What if we trusted that God is keeping watch, tending to everything we’re worried about, and never leaving us? He’s right here. Let’s lean into His peace today.
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” —Exodus 14:14
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Love, Rachel
Over the weekend, Josh was outside tending a big fire from the brush we had cleaned up after all the storms. The fire burned just outside one of our daughters’ windows. She has a fear of fires, so you can imagine how her mind ran wild. She called Josh with a million questions: What if the fire spreads? What if the house catches on fire? Are we safe?
Josh patiently reassured her over and over, answering her questions and assuring her everything was under control. Finally, on the third call, I heard him say:
“Honey, I’m right here. I’m right outside your window watching the fire. I’m not leaving. It’s ok, please trust me and get some sleep.”
His words really hit me because I had a fear, unrelated to the fire, that was snowballing in my own head. I let Josh’s reassurance settle over me too. And then I thought—how many times does God say the same thing to us?
“Honey, I’m right here. I’m watching. I’m not leaving. It’s ok, please trust me and rest.”
What if we let those words sink in today? What if we trusted that God is keeping watch, tending to everything we’re worried about, and never leaving us? He’s right here. Let’s lean into His peace today.
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” —Exodus 14:14
Rachel’s Closet Cares
Better Together
Love, Rachel
