--Psalm 118:5-6
New International Version
THOUGHTS
ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE
The beginning of the year has been a trying
time for people I care about. Maybe it's
been that way for you or those you love.
My prayer for you, and for them, is that they may know the comfort of
God's presence. Whether it's the popular little poem "Footprints" or
the familiar "Yea though I walk through the shadow of death, thou art with
me," the presence of the Lord is absolutely vital to standing up against
our anguish! The Lord does long to be with us, especially at those moments when
we feel most alone. He told us that by
experiencing it himself at the cross.
MY
PRAYER
I am thankful, O God, that you refused to be
God from a safe distance. Because you
came and felt what it was like to be abandoned, forsaken, and alone, I
know I can trust that I will never be
forsaken by you. Please give me a clearer sense of your presence with me in my
life today, I pray through Jesus. Amen.
Let
God Arise
Today's
Scripture:
Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered…
Psalm 68:1, NKJV.
Today's
Word:
What are you letting arise in your life
today? In other words, what are you focusing your words, energy and thoughts
on? You might say, “Oh, Joel, it’s just so hard right now. I’ve lost some
money.” “My health doesn’t look good.” “Somebody walked out on me.” No, you’re
focusing on the wrong things. You’re letting defeat, discouragement and
self-pity rise up. Why don’t you turn that around and say, “God is still in
control. Somebody may have walked out on me, I may be hurting right now, but I
know God is the Restorer of my soul.” “I may have lost money in the stock
market, but I’m not worried. I know God is my provider. He is supplying all of
my needs. He is fighting my battles.”
When you start giving God glory and letting
Him arise in your life, you can’t stay defeated. Your enemies will be
scattered! They’ll tremble at your words of faith. Begin right now by declaring
God’s goodness in your life and let Him arise so that you can move forward in
the victory He has for you!
Prayer
for Today:
Father in heaven, I repent right now for
allowing any negative, self-defeating thoughts or attitudes rise up in my life.
You alone are my God, and I put my trust in You. I bless You today and choose
to look for the good things You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.
By: Joel Osteen
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