Daily Devotional 10/04/25

Have you let worry creep into your life? It happens with great ease when we take our eyes off God. In the middle of caregiving tasks we become distracted by our to-do lists. When we finally look up we realize that a whole day, week, month has gone by without spending time with the Lord.

I can’t count the number of times my father has quoted this scripture to me. Although I suspect that he quotes it as a reminder to himself, it has benefited me many times throughout the years. Perhaps I needed to hear it just as much as he did.

My hope is that you do better than I did. It isn’t bad to recognize the problems around you, however, it becomes sinful when we hold those problems tight in our own hands and refuse to take them to God.

Make a quick list of the things bothering you this morning. Time? Money? Medications? Now, take them to God. Thank him for how he is working in your life already and for who he is. Open your hand holding your concerns tight and let his peace fill you to overflowing.

Prayer for today:

Heavenly Father, I thank you for grace you show me when I fall short. Today I am feeling overwhelmed by the tasks set before me. (Name your own problems here) Help me to lay these burdens at your feet. I want to grow closer to you and carry your peace with me as I continue to work as a caregiver. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.