Month: November 2023

Praise for God’s Protection

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I love the Psalms. The writer talks about the troubles that he faced. However, he still comes around to praising God. The beginning of this Psalm is a joyful prayer for God’s protection in trouble.

We face many different troubles. Those who follow God have His protection available.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the prayers of protection that can bring us comfort in trouble. Thank You for the help You send.

I praise this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

I Can’t Imagine

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This verse is often interpreted as referring to heaven. However, some commentators say that this is talking about salvation (Thomas Constable, Plano Bible Chapel). If we stop and think about the fact that we do not deserve to be saved, we can see why Paul wrote that we cannot imagine this gift.

I pray as we head into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays that you take time to look into the depths of this concept. You won’t be able to go very far. That will take all eternity. I still think it is worth starting now. Waiting to look into God’s goodness only results in lost time.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing us to have salvation even though we cannot fully comprehend it. Please help us to study what You have told us and share that with others.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Confidence

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I love the promise in Hebrews 4:16. This passage talks about the bold confidence we can have to seek help from our Heavenly Father. Verse 15 gives some insight into why we can be bold. Jesus came to earth to live the life of a man – a man with weaknesses. Jesus understands the ways we are tempted. While He didn’t sin, He still has compassion for our struggle with sin.

So no matter what you are facing today, go boldly to the throne of grace. Your Heavenly Father is waiting with open arms to help you with whatever you need.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being available and understanding of our weaknesses. Please help us to remember to approach Your throne to receive grace and mercy in our time of need.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.