I love the verses that remind us of God’s protection of those who have trusted in Him. These verses tell us that God will not forsake us. We will spend eternity with God after our bodies die. I look forward to that Day.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the promises You give. Please help us to turn away from evil and do good.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. We are now “officially” in the Christmas season. I want to write about the truth of Christmas.
Humanity is on a path of animosity towards God. We seem to think we are worthy of worship. I don’t believe we are. I believe God is clearly worthy of worship. If you don’t believe that, please find out Who God truly is. Today’s verses talk about some of the benefits of God’s worthiness. God lavishes goodness on mankind.
Other passages tell us that He sent His Son, Jesus, to be born as a baby, grow to adulthood and die a horrible death on a cross. He rose from the dead to show triumph over the consequence of sin (death). This results in the gift of salvation. God has made this gift available to all. Have you accepted this gift? If you haven’t, will you today?
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the many ways You show Your steadfast love. Please help us to see Your worthiness.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I love the comfort of the Psalms. God tells us that He watches those who fear Him. He will deliver our souls from eternal punishment and helps us in the difficulties of today. While God gives common grace to all, these verses talk about those who fear Him. God is not going to deliver those who reject Him. I wish more people knew how much God cares. If they did, I think more would fear Him.
It is my prayer that I have opportunity to show and tell people about the truth of God. Both to those who know Him, so they can learn more, and to those who don’t know God. I want everyone to know more.
Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to share the truth of Who You are, both with my life and with my words. I want those who know You to know You more. I grieve for those who don’t know the truth about You. Please help me to share the truth with them.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I often see a general dislike for the concept of righteousness. Some in our world don’t seem to care about doing what is right, or we want to redefine what is right. Those who have read my blog know that I use the Bible as my standard of right and wrong.
In light of the ugliness I sometimes see it can be discouraging trying to obey God and do what is right. It can seem as though we are not making a difference. However, Jesus told His listeners that those who desire righteousness are blessed or have favor from God. This can seem lost on those in our world today, but those of us who seek righteousness will see the truth of what God has told us. I am thankful when God shows me His favor. I hope to learn more about watching for His work.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the favor You give to those who seek for righteousness. Please help us through the times it seems righteousness doesn’t matter. Please open our eyes to the blessings You readily give.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 