Daily Devo

Don't Drop Your Sword!

By: Kathie Welch

Friday, March 20, 2026

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6.

Recently, my husband and I moved to a better place. It's better because it's more comfortable, more affordable, and we're closer to our family. As wonderful as that is, the process of getting there was overwhelming. Our moving date was changed three times! Sorting, packing, discarding, address changes, and re-establishing internet connections were just some of our challenges. Though everything worked out for our good, the “in between” took its toll on me—mentally, physically, emotionally, and worst of all, spiritually.

Because I let my guard down, I had a few “meltdowns” along the way—then I struggled with the guilt it produced. As I look back at the battlefield of our move, I realize the times I felt physically drained and spiritually vulnerable were indicators to stop and “reset.” Our opening verses from Proverbs tell us how:

1. Trust God completely. Then confidently depend on His love, faithfulness, and power.

2. Acknowledge Him in everything...especially in the storms.

3. Don't rely on what you think you understand (2 Corinthians 5:7).

The result? God will make our paths straight! We look at the road ahead and see a tangled, twisted, impassable way. But God has a plan and a higher purpose, so He will straighten out the path for us (Jeremiah 29:11).

We know God's promises... But sometimes we feel anxious about the things we don't know. We can also get overwhelmed by the things we can't control. In those moments, God has another verse for us: Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

Remember, God's Word is our weapon (Hebrews 4:12). Now, I realize that when we moved, I dropped my sword instead of swinging it victoriously. Christ follower, know God's Word. Memorize it. Use it as God intended, to bring victory when you're feeling weak. His Word gives us another powerful promise to depend on: 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

If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities, trust God! Allow Him to work everything out for your good. Don't get overwhelmed by your circumstances, and don't use your own wisdom to figure it out. Then recognize the warning signs of physical, emotional, and spiritual fatigue.

Submit to God, then use the power of His Word to make the enemy flee (James 4:7). Whatever you do, don't drop your sword!

Read: Psalm 56: 3-4; Isaiah 26:3