I grew up in a house on a large hill. I remember being comforted as a child by the knowledge that this house would never suffer from floods due to our high position. When heavy rains fell, the people who lived near the river filled sand bags and wrung their hands with worry. But I was able to get on with the business of being a child. I put on my rubber boots and played in the puddles.

My confidence can be as strong today as it was when I was a child. But my confidence is in God, not in a hill.

“The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬ ‭CSB‬‬

Instead of being confident that my elevation will protect me from floods, I can be confident that my God will protect me from any and all of life’s disasters. Problems will most definitely come, but I can trust that God will be with me through them all. He will lift me up, light my path, and comfort me. Even if I lose “everything,” whatever I have left will be all I need because God will provide. I can confidently get on with the business of being His child.

Dear God,

Thank you for the reminder that I can trust you in all things. No matter what life brings, I know you will be with me, your power will protect me, your wisdom will guide me, and your love will comfort me. I am so grateful to be able to put my confidence in you.