Into the Stillness and Peace of Your Presence

Be still in the presence of the LORD,
    and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
    or fret about their wicked schemes.

—Psalm 37:7 (NLT)

Loving LORD,

Bring me into the stillness and peace of Your presence and help me wait patiently for You to act—as You work in me, through me, and all around me.  Don’t allow me to worry or fret over evil people, or their wicked schemes—but keep my eyes fixed on You.

Help me rest confidently in Your loving presence—far from the restless anxiousness that this life brings—content to be where You have me now, and assured that You never stop working, never stop unfolding Your perfect plan.

Help me not to get caught up in fretting over those who seem to be getting away with their evil schemes—who make a game of life and appear to be winning, as they play that game by their own set of rules and leave the truth behind to chase after lies.

Help me be still in Your presence and live out my life within the protection that Your instructions promise, without compromising the truth, knowing that as I trust You, You will set all things right—every hurt, every offense, every injustice—according to Your perfect timing, plan and purpose, and for Your greatest glory.

Bring me into the stillness and peace of Your presence and help me wait patiently for You to act—as You work in me, through me, and all around me.  Don’t allow me to worry or fret over evil people, or their wicked schemes—but keep my eyes fixed on You.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.