Psalm 16:11   ¹¹ You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

 We spend a lot of time worrying about things. We spend a lot of time being afraid. We waste our time being anxious over things that we cannot control. We fret. We wring our hands. We spend sleepless nights. We take away our ability to experience joy.

God wants us to put our worries in his hands. God wants us not to be afraid. God can take our anxieties and relieve our minds. As we realize and accept that God is ultimately in control and that God loves us and wants the best for us we can relax. We can rest in God’s loving arms and experience joy in his presence.

When things cause us stress, we can put them in God’s hands and be at peace. When things cause us fear, we can put them in God’s hands and be strong and courageous. When things cause us anxiety, we can put them in God’s hands and be full of joy. Trust in God.

Lord, we put all those things that make us anxious in your hands. Help us to feel joy overflowing. Amen.