Receiving Food With Gratitude Instead of Guilt
Kate Horney
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” Psalm 42:11 (ESV)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB1995)
“I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Psalm 77:11-12 (NIV)
“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15-16 (NIV)
“I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope …” Psalm 130:5 (ESV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
God, it’s so difficult to let go of my plans and trust that You have my best interest in mind. When I’m waiting for a job, praying for a spouse, wondering if I should move, or believing for a calling to be fulfilled, it’s hard not to question You. Some days are anxiety-filled, but I can lean on the Truth of Your Word and stand in faith because You will be faithful! Help me remember Your timing is perfect and You have never been late (Habakkuk 2:3). You have planned good works for my life (Ephesians 2:10). And the best way for me to uncover Your plan is to be in Your Word (Psalm 119:105). Today, remind me of who You are and what You’re doing, even when I am struggling to trust You with what’s next. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“… I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name ‘The LORD.’” Exodus 33:19a (ESV)
“But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.” Genesis 8:1 (NIV)
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him …” Nahum 1:7 (NIV)
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4:4-5, ESV).
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, NIV).