Reading: Psalms 25, 26, 27
My Verse: "Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident" (Psalm 27:3).
Oh, LORD God, what a beautiful Psalm this is. It is a song that encourages, builds up and edifies. How the Israelites must have found comfort and courage through the singing of it! I can only echo their heartfelt cry and pray that I too "will be confident" in You and in Your deliverance from all that comes at me in this life!
"Though an army encamp against me" and "though war arise against me" encompasses all and the worst that can happen to us. During our most dreadful times of anguish we need to look up and remember that You are there LORD God. Help me to remember the experience of Elisha's terrified servant when they were surrounded by the enemy. Elisha asked You to open his eyes so that he might see that "the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha" (2 Kings 6:17). Oh, LORD God, open my eyes to see You when I am in distress!
Another beautiful Psalm echoes this thought.
"God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah" (Psalm 46:1-3).
John 14:27 tells us, "let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
This is a hard thing, LORD God. We are ever so fearful! It does not take much to put us into a state of trembling anxiety. Thank You for the Psalms. Thank You for reminding me of how very much You care, of how very real and near You are.
I pray this prayer today for myself and all those out there that belong to You, LORD God.
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living!
Wait for the LORD
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!" (Psalm 27:13,14)
Only then can I be confident in Your keeping of me!
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident" (Psalm 27:3).
Oh, LORD God, what a beautiful Psalm this is. It is a song that encourages, builds up and edifies. How the Israelites must have found comfort and courage through the singing of it! I can only echo their heartfelt cry and pray that I too "will be confident" in You and in Your deliverance from all that comes at me in this life!
"Though an army encamp against me" and "though war arise against me" encompasses all and the worst that can happen to us. During our most dreadful times of anguish we need to look up and remember that You are there LORD God. Help me to remember the experience of Elisha's terrified servant when they were surrounded by the enemy. Elisha asked You to open his eyes so that he might see that "the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha" (2 Kings 6:17). Oh, LORD God, open my eyes to see You when I am in distress!
Another beautiful Psalm echoes this thought.
"God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah" (Psalm 46:1-3).
John 14:27 tells us, "let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
This is a hard thing, LORD God. We are ever so fearful! It does not take much to put us into a state of trembling anxiety. Thank You for the Psalms. Thank You for reminding me of how very much You care, of how very real and near You are.
I pray this prayer today for myself and all those out there that belong to You, LORD God.
"I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living!
Wait for the LORD
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!" (Psalm 27:13,14)
Only then can I be confident in Your keeping of me!
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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