Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain, you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for He grants sleep to those He loves.
(Psalm 127:1-2 NIV)
Sometimes I try to do too much with my efforts. Lord, thank you for this reminder that everything I do to further my cause and ensure my safety will not be effective apart from abiding trust in you.
Help me remember, too, that You aren’t just a magic charm to hedge all of my ‘bets’. Forgive me for the times I’ve treated you like that! You are my provision and my protection – You are my very life.