Adult Pacifiers?
I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 CSB
Believe it or not, Adult Pacifiers are a thing now.
Hailed as “soothing” and “safe,” pacifiers are helping some adults deal with stress.
An article I was reading (link below) included this line: “Cue: TikTokers sucking on their binkies during periods of stress, before professional meetings, during rush-hour traffic, when confronted with the existential dread decrying from troubling news…”
In other words, when things go bad, turn to your binky.
I want to be careful here. I’m not downplaying the trouble or stress that some are facing. But I am crying, not laughing, over the fact that they have decided to place their hope in a piece of silicone.
The Lord wants us to turn to Him during times of stress, unrest, and anxiety. Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1 NLT
Rather than sucking on a pacifier, we should turn to the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
The peace He gives is better than a pacifier any day!
Dear Heavenly Father, Help me to turn to You in times of stress and fear. I desire to have the peace that You promise in Your Word. I also pray today for those who do not know You, as they turn to all sorts of things to find help and relief. I pray that they will come to know You. I ask all of this in the lovely Name of Jesus. Amen.