What a beautiful picture of what happens when we place our trust in the LORD. But don’t you find that it is easy to say, beautiful to read, sounds soothing, peaceful and rewarding. But yet in day-to-day life, I find myself always wanting to fall back and rely on myself. I mean God made me smart and strong right? And I really don’t need to worry or bother Almighty God, Creator of the universe, Sustainer of all life, Provider of all that is good, with my petty little needs. Surely almighty God has much bigger fish to fry, so I just need to handle my troubles on my own. That is the trap I have dealt with all my life. Failing to rely on God’s Holy Spirit and the help He offers for every situation we confront as we go through life.

Lord, forgive me of the sin of self-reliance and not submitting to you. Help me to realize that you made me and love me and want to be a part of my life minute by minute. That your desire is that I would send my roots down deep into you, Your Goodness and Your Love, Your provision, Your Guidance. And if I will but submit and lean on your everlasting arms, everything will turn out for the best.