Set on the Spirit

When the worries of life overtake our minds, finding peace within it seems impossible. Despair is not far behind the anxieties that send us spiraling. When we focus on the lack of our circumstances, we will feel as if there is no way out, and the desperation to try and do everything we can to fix it will further deplete our emotional resources.

But there is another way! When we consider the Holy Spirit and the fruit that he so freely gives, we align ourselves with hope and faith. Let us not be drawn into the spiral of unmet needs; rather, let us look to the unchanging character of our good God who never fails. His faithfulness is steady and sure, and we will see the goodness of God in the land of the living. We will see him come through for us again and again.

Ever-present One, thank you for not leaving me on the downward spiral of my anxiety. Holy Spirit, I need you. As I set my heart and thoughts on you, let hope rise again. Breathe peace into my worried heart as I direct my gaze to you. Your faithfulness is sure and you will not let me down. I believe it, Lord.