Well, here it is...the start of another month. This morning I was reflecting back on May. I asked the Lord..."Am I any closer to You now than I was a month ago?" The question seems rhetorical only because I can't seem to really measure that. Do I trust Him like I should? NO. Must I believe Him to survive? YES. I prayed this morning for a Word from Him. I have a personal situation that burdens me heavily. What do I say? What do I do? My sinful nature seems to be what always wants to come out. I want to protect the afflicted...the harmed. Isn't that just what the Lord wants? I mean when we are hurt by someone, doesn't the Lord stand up a little straighter and say..."Hey...that's MY daughter you're talking to!" I have to believe He does. After all, I've always heard the saying that we, His children, are the apple of His eye. I know that He allows some things to happen, which usually do make us stronger.
Here's my Word from the Lord today...
Psalm 9:9-10
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee."
Refuge here means stronghold. This post goes into a lot of explanation about what a stronghold really is. But quickly, it is "anything that exalts itself in our minds...steals our focus...consumes much of our emotional and mental energy." LORD here is the covenant Lord...the Lord of promises....meaning this is a promise to us. Continue to seek Him...He will not forsake you. These verses are refrigerator and note card worthy in my book.
Lord, thank You for Your promises...Your Word. Thank You for the immediate answer to my prayer this morning. Thank You that You are my Stronghold and that You have not forsaken me or the circumstances that consume me at times. Thank You that the troubles I'm facing today are temporary....only for a season. I pray for added strength, peace, and courage that only You can give. Bless Your Name Lord! May I glorify You in all I set out to do today.
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