The
Lord preserves our life and inspires our devotion to Him (Psalm 97:10). He is our God and
saves everyone who trusts in Him (Psalm 86:2). Our eyes are on the Lord, and we
take refuge in Him. He will never leave our soul – our mind, will and emotions –
destitute (Psalm
141:8).
He is our constant help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Even
if the earth erupts in multiple tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanoes,
which level the mountains, surge the roaring waves from the sea and level the
earth with quakes, we have no need to be afraid (Psalm 46:2-3). We simply cry out
to Him, who is our provision for as long as we live on this earth (Psalm 142:5).
God
listens to our prayers and pays attention to our requests. He faithfully
answers us with His righteous choices (Psalm 143:1). He allows those who trust in Him to experience
His unfailing love with each new morning. As we lift up our thoughts, choices and
feelings to Him, He reveals His direction for our day (Psalm 143:8).
God’s
hand deals out blessings and trials as we need them for our perfection. He
allows defeat to mold us into His divine nature. He uses adversity to prove His
faithfulness and to increase our faith in Him. Our weakness proves our need for
His strength. Our independence melts in the furnace of affliction and we depend
on Him more each day.
Prayer:
Father
God, help us to listen to Your Spirit so that we may decrease as You increase
in our life (John
3:30).
Give us a hunger for Your life-giving Word of Truth, which nourishes and satisfies
the longing of our soul (Psalm
107:9).
Replace our hardened heart with one of flesh that is pliable under the
nurturing of Your Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19).
Thought
for the Day:
We
will not harden our heart to the Truth of God’s Word, but respond to every
phrase, and trust in the Almighty as we follow the direction of His voice. – John
10:27; Hebrews 3:15