Tonight, I rest in You, my Lord!

Tonight, hold on to this promise, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28.

Here's a story of this one man had a profound impact on many of lives, God can use your disappointments, too.

The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries.  Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, he prayed, "Lord, I want to go as a missionary for you. Open a door of service for me." Now, at last, his prayer would be answered.

When the examination was over, the board turned Oswald Smith down. He did not meet their qualifications. He failed the test. Oswald Smith had set his direction, but now life gave him a detour. What would he do? As Oswald Smith prayed, God planted another idea in his heart. If he could not go as a missionary, he would build a church which could send out missionaries. That is
what he did. Oswald Smith pastored The People's Church in Toronto, Canada, which sent out more missionaries than any other church at that time. Oswald Smith brought God into the situation, and God transformed his detour into a main thoroughfare of service.

This story is of particular interest to many because in 1968 a special week of meetings for Oswald Smith. On a Wednesday night, Smith preached on the importance of the printed page. God used this man to deeply challenge about the power of the printed word. (Tracts & Printed Gospel Books).

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." - Psalm 4:8

PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you Lord for this day. I give my all into your hands. Its hard to keep up. I am getting weary Please lift my soul into your hands. I need you. I need to rest in you. I am an absolute mess right now. I need help. I feel weak and tired. I am trusting in your strength and plans. I surrender everything according to what you want me to be. In your will I obey and give in. I can't do this on my own. I need you. Every moment I need you my dear Lord. Hold me. Tuck me in tonight with your peace and compassion. Fill me with your joy and comfort so that I may wake up rejoicing you. Thank you for listening to my prayers and seeing my dilemma and coming to my rescue. I know its going to be ok when I completely trust and rest in you. I pray this in Jesus name, Amen.

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