What Concerns Me
Exploring the things that weigh on our hearts and how to find peace through faith and understanding.
The Foundation of Our Faith
"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands."
— Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)
In the quiet moments of our lives, when the weight of our concerns feels overwhelming, we find comfort in knowing that God sees every detail that weighs on our hearts.
The psalmist David understood this intimately. In Psalm 138:8, he declares with confidence that "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me." This isn't just wishful thinking or positive affirmation—this is a declaration of faith rooted in the character of God.
What Does It Mean to "Perfect"?
The Hebrew word used here means "to complete, to finish, to bring to an end." God doesn't just acknowledge our concerns—He actively works to bring them to completion according to His perfect will and timing.
Understanding Our Concerns
Our concerns are not burdens we must carry alone. They are:
- •Opportunities for God to demonstrate His faithfulness
- •Invitations to deepen our trust in His sovereignty
- •Pathways to experiencing His perfect peace
- •Moments where His strength is made perfect in our weakness
A Personal Reflection
"When I look back on the seasons of my life that felt most uncertain, I can now see God's hand weaving together every detail for my good. What felt like chaos was actually His careful orchestration of my healing and growth."
Trusting the Process
God's perfecting work in our lives rarely happens overnight. It's a process that requires:
Patience
Trusting God's timing even when we can't see the full picture
Faith
Believing in His goodness even in difficult circumstances
Surrender
Releasing our need to control and trusting His perfect plan
Hope
Maintaining confidence in His promises for our future
Prayer for Your Concerns
"Heavenly Father, I bring before You every concern that weighs on my heart today. I thank You that You see each detail and that You are actively working to perfect everything that concerns me. Help me to trust Your timing, rest in Your sovereignty, and find peace in Your promises. I surrender my worries to You and choose to walk in faith, knowing that Your mercy endures forever. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Remember, beloved: your concerns are not too small for God's attention or too big for His power. He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.