January 21
Entrusting
Your Soul
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Daily Steps
This verse is a powerful conclusion to the theme of releasing control, especially when circumstances are difficult. It addresses the reality of suffering, which is often the moment we try hardest to regain control. When life is painful, we desperately try to bargain, manipulate, or force an outcome to stop the pain.
The prescription for peace is radical: "commit themselves to their faithful Creator." The word "commit" here means to deposit something valuable into trustworthy hands. You are taking your soul, your troubles, your circumstances, and your very life, and depositing them with God, believing He is a "faithful Creator." He made you, He loves you, and He will not fail you.
When you surrender the need to control the suffering, you are freed up to focus on the one thing you can control: your actions. The call is to "continue to do good." Your peace is found not in the absence of pain, but in the faithful act of entrusting your suffering to God and continuing to live a godly life while you wait for His deliverance.
Reflective Question
What "suffering" or major difficulty are you tempted to handle completely on your own right now? What does it look like to consciously deposit that specific situation into the hands of your faithful Creator?
Prayer
Faithful Creator, I commit my soul, my worries, and my current suffering into Your trustworthy hands. Forgive me for trying to control outcomes that are beyond my power.
I choose to believe in Your goodness and faithfulness, even when I don't understand the pain. Give me the strength to continue doing good while I rest in Your peace. Amen.
