Aging in the Lord

     Do you believe Jesus is sufficient to meet your every need? Some days that kind of trust is difficult, if not impossible. Physical pain and the loss of physical ability is draining. It zaps our energy and affects our emotions. Three truths in Scripture may assist us in getting rhrough. Jesus promises us peace of mind and heart when we give Him all of our needs. He promises that the Holy Spirit will be praying with us with deep groans of intercession and He promises to be our strength when we are weak.

I pray these Scriptures may help you today.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your needs known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-8

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.  Romans 8;26

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

     Let His power rest on you. Rely on His strength in your greatest weakness. He is praying for you with understanding. Give Him all of your needs and He will give you peace.  This is His promise to you.

Jesus,

We trade our weakness for Your power, strength and peace. We don’t understand it, but we believe it. Let those suffering receive this peace that passes understanding as they read Your powerful Word.

Amen