Daily Power #96

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)

Some days it feels like we never have enough—enough time, energy, money, patience—enough of anything. Sometimes our families, our coworkers, and even our friends drain us and leave us feeling empty. We aren’t giving our family the time and attention we want, nor are we contributing our best to our work. Paychecks just seem to evaporate, one after another, even as the clock keeps ticking and the calendar pages keep turning.

Just. Not. Enough.

On those days, it’s especially important to remember that God promises to meet all our needs—as this verse says—“according to the riches of his glory in Christ.” It’s easy to assume this refers to physical needs, but it also includes other needs—those emotional, spiritual, psychological deficits we carry. God meets these needs even as he provides food, shelter, and transportation for us.

Sometimes we’re so focused on meeting everyone else’s needs that we overlook our own. We forget that we have to keep our tanks filled so we can lead and serve those around us. Tackling so many goals, chores, and responsibilities, we forget our “invisible” needs—for rest, for reflection, for peace.

But God doesn’t forget. When he says he’ll meet all our needs, he means all, including the ones we may overlook.

Power Lift

Remind me, Lord, to stay connected to you throughout my day. Bathe me in your peace and help me to pass it on to those around me.