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“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” Psalm 143:8
When I look back at the way the Lord has faithfully led me, I wonder why I still have concerns about the future. Over and over again Jesus told us not to worry but when I see storm clouds up ahead I want to turn and run for safety.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Jesus didn’t promise that we wouldn’t have difficulties but He did promise us His peace in the midst of these problems. 
When we have steadfast trust we do not let changes, difficulties, sorrows and illness steal our peace. A steadfast spirit trusts in God even when the way seems dark and dangerous. The storms of life will either draw us nearer to Jesus or cause us to turn and run in the wrong direction.
Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer”
Written by Keith Getty and Margaret Becker
Chorus 1
“May this journey bring a blessing
May I rise on wings of faith
And at the end of my heart’s testing
With Your likeness let me wake” 
Verse 1
“Jesus draw me ever nearer
As I labor thro’ the storm
You have called me to this passage
And I’ll follow tho’ I’m worn”
Verse 2
“Jesus guide me thro’ the tempest
Keep my spirit staid and sure
When the midnight meets the morning
Let me love You even more” 
Verse 3
“Let the treasures of the trial
Form within me as I go
And at the end of this long passage
Let me leave them at Your throne”
Ending
“Jesus draw me ever nearer
Jesus draw me ever nearer
Jesus draw me ever nearer to You
To You” 
Each day I must make a choice to either choose fear and anxiety or the peace of Christ. If I ask Jesus to take control of my life’s journey, I can know for certain that He will enable and empower me to follow the way which He has planned just for me. Only God can see the map of my life from beginning to end and real safety is placing my trust in Him.
“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3
illumylife 
I can relate to your daily choice between fear and trust…there is such comfort in His promises, and this truth:”Only God can see the map of my life from beginning to end and real safety is placing my trust in Him.” Praying God will give us both grace to choose trust over fear…blessings, Joy…grateful for you 🙂
Trusting God daily and relying on His promises. How I praise Him for His unfailing love! Thank you, Dolly and God bless you.
Joy
Thank you, Joy. Beautiful, and as so often it is just what I needed. I am off to read Psalm 51. : ) ~ Lily
Thank you Lily. I just read psalm 51 and loved reading verse 12. “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.” There is so much comfort in the psalms. May you be filled with His amazing joy this week.
Joy
“When I look back at the way the Lord has faithfully led me, I wonder why I still have concerns about the future.”….oh how many times have I said this…and yet fear still creeps up on me.
Oh the choice! It’s a hidden blessing…and today I’m going to choice appropriately.
What a beautiful song. I hadn’t heard it. Thanks for sharing it with us!
All for Him with hugs to you,
Nikki
Our hearts are linked in so many ways. I loved this song when I first heard it a few weeks ago. It has a beautiful melody but the words captured my heart. Blessings.
Joy
When I look back at my BC years, which were many, I am amazed I am still alive. Never a doubt now that God had a plan for me. Thank you for your words and scriptures today.
I am thankful for you and your heart for God is beautiful!! God certainly does have a plan for you! May God bless you as you follow His will.
Joy
We were thinking similar things:) My heart wants to believe that He will just take away all my storms. But sometimes, He just promises to be with me through them. He knows the plan He has for me. While the refining is uncomfortable and even painful, it is to make me into who he has made me to be. Beautiful post and wonderful truth!
Oh yes, Christina, your words are exactly what I was thinking. Thank you for your encouragement and I hope you have a beautiful week filled with His sunshine and love.
Joy