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Trusting God – Lectio Divina

December 2, 2012 By Jean Wise

In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.

Psalm 25: 1



Lord, I read this verse today and my heart rejoiced.
Years ago, a flash in Your eyes, You led me to these words as my first breath prayer.
A scripture I silently, repeatedly, pray in my heart throughout the day.
In You, Lord my God, I put my trust.
Your voice in these words wraps its warmth around me like a thick comforter at night.
This divine declaration carries me through tough times when I can’t find You or know where to turn to next.
These words anchor me in the storms and rescue me from the thrashing waves of life.
When I have no idea where to go, what to do, and the unknown overwhelms me, my only prayer, my only step is to put my trust in You.
You are my Lord, my God.
When thoughts distract me like mosquitoes and worries invade my soul, I find peace and stillness in these words.
In You, only in You, Lord do I put my trust.
I empty my hands of all that blocks me from You and come palms upward to my God, my Lord.
I entrust my all, everything, everyone, every moment to You, and know You hear me.
These words, birthed from Your heart, remind me once again who You are. 
You are my Lord, my God, my Savior.
I put my trust in You.

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  1. blankJean Wise says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Thanks for leaving a comment, Mary. I too cling to this prayer so often. Sometimes it is the only thing I can say.

  2. blankJean Wise says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I know I am not good at trusting either, thus the reason for this breath prayer so often on my heart. Hope your week is going well and God is blessing you in many ways.

  3. blankJean Wise says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Thanks Sandra. This is one of my favorite symbols of my leaning into God. I found it in Germany so it also holds trip memories.

  4. blankMary Bonner says

    December 3, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    This is lovely. I cling to this prayer in my dark times. Thank you for the lovely reminder.

  5. blankcolwrite says

    December 3, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    I love this reflection. I am not good at the trusting thing. I need to pray this everyday. God bless.

  6. blankSandra Heska King says

    December 3, 2012 at 5:15 am

    I love that sculpture leaning into sculpture. In you, only you, Lord, I put my trust.

  7. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Oh Barbie it is so hard to trust God during those times when you can’t see or find Him. Keep you eyes on Jesus and I will keep you in my prayers!

  8. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:55 am

    Thank you Lauren for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

  9. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:54 am

    Glad it helped Katharine. Homesick? Where are you? I bought your book and am reading it as my Advent devotion this year. Think of you every time and smile!

  10. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Oh no what a nuisance and disappointment to have the roof leak, We had that a number of years ago and it was so discouraging – the damage and the cost but you know I didn’t even remember it until I read your comment. Guess it is no longer important and life does go on Your area certainly got hit this weekend. Been praying. Tough month for you hasn’t it been? Praying a time of blessing will soon be with you.

  11. blankJean Wise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:51 am

    Thanks Mia. I know the more I let go and come to Him empty, the more I hear Him and worship Him. Thanks for leaving a comment

  12. blankLynn Mosher says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:45 am

    Amen, Jean!

  13. blankBarbie says

    December 2, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    My heart needed this today. As hubby continues walking through unemployment, and the benefits are now gone, I can choose to fear or put my trust in the One who meets my every need! Thank you!

  14. blankLauren Davenport says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Amen. Thank you for this timely reminder.

  15. blankKatharine Barrett says

    December 2, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    Thank you! I needed this today(home sick) Blessings!

  16. blanksoulstops says

    December 2, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Oh, Jean, this is just what I needed today, and I will be praying as we discovered three leaks in our kitchen this morning…clearly, our roofer failed, and the rain has revealed it…he is supposed to come and fix it…we’ll see…Thank you 🙂

  17. blankMia says

    December 2, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Hi Jean
    This grips my heart. Such childlikeness! Yes, He loves empty hands that come to Him for everything like your words so beautifully shows us.
    Bless you

  18. blankKendal Privette says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    beautiful. thank you….

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