“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.”
—Proverbs 3:5
While many people struggle with compulsively looking at their cell phones for entertainment and the latest social media posts, I have never thought of myself as addicted to my phone. My husband would often warn me not to look at my phone all the time, but I would tell him that I only use it in a utilitarian manner to “be there” for family and ministerial needs.
Just before I departed on a trip to Israel, a clear image of my very old cell phone suddenly ceasing to function flashed into my mind. Of course, I immediately prayed against that, as all my notes for managing the logistics of ministering, filming, touring, prayer, and study in Israel were in my phone. But sure enough, just hours after we arrived in Israel, that is exactly what happened.
Jetlagged and stressed from travel, I began to panic. While my husband slept, I paced the floor petitioning the Lord to touch my phone and make it work again. When He did not answer, I cried out in desperation like David did in the Psalms, saying, “Lord, where are You?” Like a bolt of lightning, the Holy Spirit came upon me, revealing my heart: I was addicted to my phone. I was trusting in my phone to help me navigate the increasingly complicated routines of life more than I was trusting in the Lord. In that moment, the Holy Spirit spoke to me: “Do you want to lean into unreliable worldly means, or do you want to lean into Me as the source of all that you need? Do you want to walk in the natural or in the supernatural?” With my heart laid bare before the Lord, I let go, releasing all of my fallible plans and resources to Him. I responded, “Lord, I want to trust in You and operate by Your supernatural means.” Immediately, the peace of God that passes all understanding flooded my mind, body, and soul.
When I looked down, my phone suddenly lit up! With my heart peacefully resting in Father’s control, I had a perfectly functioning phone throughout our time in Israel. Beloved, let the Holy Spirit reveal what your heart is trusting in for security. Let go and entrust yourself to Abba Father, leaning not on your own understanding. Discover Yeshua’s peace and freedom!
Lord, I want to experience the adventure of Your supernatural life. I release all of my fallible plans and resources to You. I let go. I trust and depend completely upon You!
Cynthia Schneider, From Passover to Pentecost (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2021), Used by permission.
