Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
May 1st 2022

Is Your Heart Troubled?

I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help? Psalm 121:1 (KJV)

Bible Reading: Psalm 121

We face challenges every day. It could be at home, in the family, at school, in the church, in the office, in our relationships, and with our finances etc. Our hearts are troubled on every side and like the psalmist, we can say “I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?”

When your heart is troubled and you need help, be reminded to “look unto Jesus”. Burdens of life can be weighty and if you are not careful, your perspective may focus on yourself instead of God. When your gaze shifts away from the Almighty God, you limit what God can do in and through you because ‘you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you” (Philippians 4:13). Just like David, be wise and look to the Strong for strength, consult the Wise for wisdom, and run to the Shield for protection. When we look to God as we pray, and hold on to His word, we simply place our confidence in Him; accept and embrace His Lordship over us and every situation. Dear friends, “Is your heart troubled? Simply look unto Jesus Christ who is the author and the finisher of your faith!” (Hebrews 12:2).

Self-Reflection: Do not look around, look up to God.

Action Point: Pray to God on whatever issue is troubling your heart today!

Daily Confession: Lord, I choose to fix my gaze on You. I run to you and receive peace for every distress, light in place of darkness, and life instead of death in Jesus name.

Intercessory prayer: We pray for those working in the hospital/medical centres for God’s protection over them, wisdom for every situation and healing through their hands.

Hymn: What a friend we have in Jesus,

All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer!