The Spider’s Web
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?—Matthew 6:26 (NIV)
And Mary said, Behold, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.—Luke 1:38 (ESV)
The next time life takes a turn that follows God’s will—and not necessarily yours—think of this verse and the trust it takes to relinquish your desires for His plan. Letting go of your thoughts and wishes is an act of strength and courage. In a loud and busy world, know you are blessed to be able to hear and follow God’s whispers.
Dear God, when I am having trouble surrendering my will for Yours, guide me to these three powerful words: “Let it be.”
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?—Matthew 6:26 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.—Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)