Encouraging Words from the Book of Psalms
Excerpt from upcoming book Jewels from God’s Word 5/23/2020
Anyone who has gone through the trials this
life can bring, and has trusted in God's tender mercies and loving kindness,
can say in sweet gratitude, with the Psalmist, “For you have seen my troubles
and care about the anguish of my soul.”
There is nothing as sacred as the closeness
that comes through a relationship with our Savior: it is immeasurably blessed
and personal, comforting and empowering. I grew up with the Lord since I can
remember.
We receive strength to endure, peace in
turmoil, comfort in loss and healing whether it be for ourselves or for others.
I am a woman of prayer and conviction and I treasure the closeness of my walk
with the Lord. I can do nothing of any worth without Him, for He goes before me
in everything I do.
There is something called grace ~ God's
kindness and favor toward those who put their trust in Him. During the times
when I failed Him (and we all, in one way or another, fail Him in this life),
He never left me. He drew me even closer to Him by His faithfulness, mercy,
forgiveness, love and grace.
He is
not the kind of friend who turns around and walks away. He is 'all in' with us,
for the long haul. His mercy endures forever.
PRAYER:
We come before you, dear Father, with grateful hearts because you know our needs and our heartaches~ because you know us by name...and are near to comfort us in our darkest hour. Let us feel your presence and your warm embrace. Comfort us in our desert. Shower us with your love.
Lead us
to your sunlight with your mighty power and glorious promise. We praise you for
the hope that you have offered us through your Son, Jesus Christ, who loves us
and through His shed blood. Thank you that He came to take away the sin of the
world. Amen
Psalm 91: 11 For he shall give his angels
charge over thee to keep you in all your ways.
Psalm
13: 6 I will sing to the Lord for He has dealt bountifully.
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