The proud and haughty think only of
themselves. They have a superior attitude and demean others in order to make
themselves greater in their own sight.
They gossip, backbite and bully
people; thinking they are wise and better than anyone else. Some people really
believe this, but some are insecure and hide behind this mask (Psalm 131:1).
It is only as we are quiet before the
Lord that He can search us and teach us to know our own heart. He tries us and
knows our thoughts. He sees the wickedness within us and leads us to His
everlasting truth (Psalm 139:23).
Our soul is like a little child within
us - frightened, demanding and careless. As we learn to trust in the Lord now
and always, we rest in His loving arms (Psalm 131:2-3).
We wait in hope by faith, and God gives us His Son of
righteousness as our salvation (Galatians 5:5). We rest in His secure hope and
safety (Job 11:18). Courage and strength fill our heart as we hope in the Lord
(Psalm 19:7; 31:24).
God is our help and shield (Palm 33:20). We never feel
ashamed, even in hard times, because we have patience and rejoice as we pray to
and trust in Him and worship His holy name (Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:3).
God reveals to us the mysteries of the riches of His
glory through Christ who dwells in us, and gives us a living hope of dwelling
with Him for eternity (Colossians 1:27).
We do not even have to worry about what we will eat or
wear. As He cares for nature, He provides even more for us. Worry cannot add an
hour to our life or an inch to our stature. In fact, stress from worry reduces
the quality and quantity of our life (Luke 12:22-26).
Only as we cast all of our cares on God's strong shoulders
can we truly enter into His rest. He will never let us fall (Psalm 55:22). He
is our light, our salvation and our stronghold, so we have no need to fear
(Psalm 27:1)
Prayer:
Father God, this world often terrifies us; but the fact
that You will never leave or abandon us gives us hope, strength and courage
(Deuteronomy 31:6). You hold our hand, help us and redeem us (Isaiah 41:13-14;
Proverbs 29:25). You are our refuge, strength and ever-present help in any
times of trouble (Psalm 46:1, 118:6-7).
You surround us with Your holy angels and protect us from
threats and trouble (Psalm 34:7; 1 Peter 3:14). As we call on You, You free us
from all of our fears and You fight for us (Psalm 34:4; Deuteronomy 3:22).
Nothing will ever separate us from Your love - not even the power of Satan and
all of His demons (Romans 8:38-39).
Thought for the Day:
Whomever dwells in the shelter of God Almighty will rest
in the shadow of His wings; we climb into Him as our strong tower and refuge
and are safe. - Psalm 91:1-16
