A Steady Anchor
How to keep your overwhelmed heart steady
“We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain” (Hebrews 6:19 ESV).
I stood at the edge of the pier, watching a hat lost to a gust of wind being tossed around by the relentless waves and becoming entangled with the seaweed. Most days, I feel similar—drifting aimlessly as I’m carried by waves of distractions, drowning in stress and overwhelm, and feeling lost at sea as I fumble my way through life. Letting the waves dictate my peace, joy, and contentment creates an exhausting life.
In our earthly tent, life can be challenging and bossy. It’s easy to get swept away in the busy and fast-moving world. We lose sight of purpose, meaning, and, as much as it hurts to say, God Himself. Our hearts are weary wanderers, easily swayed to earthly motivations, people pleasing, sin, and false doctrines. We thrash around, fighting for control against the drowning waves. We reach for the false securities of the world to make us feel secure and in control. Thankfully, God knows this about us. In His loving way, He provides us with an anchor for our souls to keep us stable and secure amid the enemy, the world, and our fleshly desires.
Finish reading my devotional, A Steady Anchor, over on The Devoted Collective’s Daily Dose:
Breath prayer:
Breathe in: Jesus, you keep me steadfast
Breathe out: and anchor my soul
Praying and cheering you on,
Amber