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Devotional Reading - February 9, 2026

2/9/26

Good morning, Friends,

Psalms 94:19 - When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.

There is an honesty in this verse that many of us try to avoid. The psalmist does not pretend that faith eliminates anxiety. He admits it multiplies. Not occasionally. Not a lil bit. Anxiety grows, stacks, and presses in from every side. This is the reality of living in a broken world while carrying real responsibilities, real disappointments, and real uncertainty.
But notice the tension: anxiety multiplies, but so does God’s comfort.

Sometimes people get it twisted thinking that spiritual maturity means that we are emotionally calm at all times. False! That couldn't be further from the truth. Mature faith is not the absence of inner chaos; it is the decision of where you turn when chaos flares up. 

What I love about this passage is that the psalmist does not numb his anxiety, deny it, or allow it to rule him. He brings it into the presence of God and discovers something dope: God’s comfort doesn’t just soothe the mind, it delights the soul 🔥. Now this word “delight” matters because it shows that God doesn’t comfort you like someone doing a chore they don’t want to do. He isn’t distant or emotionless, giving you quick, empty words just to calm you down.

God’s comfort is authentic and personal, not fake or phony, not distant, and not out of reach. It’s like Him pulling up right beside you so you know you don’t have to handle life by yourself. Even when everything around you feels loud, stressful, and out of control, His presence can give you a deep-down peace that doesn’t make sense to other people.

When your mind is going a mile a minute and your emotions feel all over the place, God knows how to settle you. He helps you pause, catch your breath, and stand up strong 💪🏾 again instead of feeling like life is about to knock you over.

 Unfortunately, a lot of us when we feel anxious tend to reach for control, distraction, overworking, or even isolation. But yo, check ✔️ yo-self because anxiety was never meant to be managed alone.

The next time you feel anxiety rising up, pause before reacting. Whisper a simple prayer: “God, let Your comfort meet me here.” Then sit for a moment and allow His presence to speak louder than your fears.

Friends, anxiety may multiply, but God’s comfort is never outnumbered, BELIEVE THAT 💯

You know what time ⏰ it is!! 

Maranatha (The Lord is coming)  
Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)

- Grace & Peace
Pastor Trent

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