(Old Testament)

Scripture:
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
— Psalm 18:2 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God is our immovable foundation and protection.
2. He surrounds us as a fortress from attacks.
3. Deliverance belongs to those who trust His strength.
4. God shields us from what would destroy us.
5. His security holds strong even when ours fails.

Poem: Built on the Rock

The winds rise wild against the walls.
The earth shakes under trembling feet.
But your rock holds the broken place.
Your fortress sings against the storms.
Your shield wraps around my heart.

The arrows fly across the skies.
The doubts sink deep into the ground.
But you pull me higher than the noise.
You carve a hiding place with your hand.
You build a shelter I cannot lose.

My arms grow tired of fighting winds.
My voice grows small against the roar.
But you lift my head with gentle fire.
You bend your ear to my cry.
You strengthen my soul to stand.

The rivers flood the valley roads.
The night blots out the trusted trails.
But you open doors through heavy seas.
You clear the dust from tired eyes.
You set my feet on solid ground.

Today I call you my fortress, God.
Today I run into your open gates.
You are the rock under my fear.
You are the shield over my heart.
You are the song that holds me still.

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Scripture:
“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”
— John 10:28 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. Eternal life is a present possession, secured by Jesus.
2. No enemy is strong enough to remove us from His grip.
3. We are eternally protected under Christ’s authority.
4. His promises eliminate fear of final loss.
5. Being held by Christ brings peace beyond all storms.

Held Without Fear

You wrap my name in your hand.
You write my life across your palm.
No claw can tear me from your hold.
No lie can loosen your fingers.
No darkness can steal your light.

The gates of hell roar at the fence.
The winds of doubt pound the door.
But your grip holds stronger than death.
Your voice holds truer than fear.
Your love builds walls around my soul.

Even when I stumble into sorrow.
Even when I cry at broken ground.
You do not throw away your own.
You gather the pieces and breathe.
You bind the cracks with grace.

The years may race against my strength.
The night may stretch without end.
But you walk beside my weakness.
You hold me when I forget.
You speak life over my silence.

Today I rest inside your promise.
Today I sing within your hands.
You are the shield of my hope.
You are the keeper of my peace.
You are the guard of my forever.

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Scripture:
“The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”
— Psalm 121:7–8 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. The Lord shields us from evil we cannot see.
2. His preservation secures both our journeys and our rest.
3. God watches our coming and going with tender strength.
4. His keeping is not temporary but eternal.
5. We are safest when we walk under His care.

             Kept by His Hand

The sun falls on my back.
The road winds through barren hills.
But your hand builds a shelter of peace.
You keep my heart from breaking apart.
You hold me steady when chaos strikes.

The night is filled with broken dreams.
The stars do not reveal forgotten fears.
Still you guard my restless mind.
You mark the door with your faithfulness.
You whisper songs over my sleep.

The river floods the rocky bend.
The current is high and harsh.
But you keep my steps from slipping.
You bend the river with unseen hands.
You carve a dry way for my feet.

The fields stretch with endless turns.
I cannot trace tomorrow’s miles.
Yet you walk before my tired eyes.
You seal my going out with grace.
You make my coming in with joy.

Today I breathe inside your shield.
Today I rise beneath your care.
You are the guard of every breath.
You are the keeper of my soul.
You are the promise that will not fail.

Clay Corvin.

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God finishes what He starts in us.
2. Our growth is His ongoing work, not ours alone.
3. Confidence comes from trusting His faithfulness.
4. The process of growth is gradual but guaranteed.
5. Christ’s return will complete every good work fully.

The Work You Finish

You began the song before I heard.
You planted the seed before I saw.
You stirred the river before I drank.
You wrote the journey before I rose.
You marked the ending with your grace.

I forget the slow unfolding work.
I panic at the half-built walls.
But you smile at my impatience.
You see the garden beneath the dust.
You see the city beneath the rubble.

The work is yours, not mine to save.
The harvest is yours, not mine to claim.
You breathe life into silent fields.
You build beauty in unseen places.
You finish every brushstroke of love.

When I doubt the growing way,
When I tire of broken dreams,
You pull me back to your promise.
You hold my trembling hands.
You whisper, “I will complete this.”

Today I rest in your building hands.
Today I trust your endless work.
You are the author of my story.
You are the builder of my soul.
You are the finisher of all good things.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, thank you that you will complete the good work you began in me. I trust you.”

“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
— Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God prepares the way before we even arrive.
2. His constant presence removes fear and uncertainty.
3. Trust grows when we remember who leads us.
4. We are never abandoned in the path He calls us to walk.
5. God’s faithfulness is the banner over every journey.

Before My First Step

You stand at the edge of my road.
You call before I dare to rise.
You shape the way with unseen hands.
You sing over the sleeping hills.
You ready the morning before I wake.

Fear falls from my trembling hands.
Dismay shrinks beneath your voice.
You walk beside my waking heart.
You walk ahead of my stumbling feet.
You call the future into life.

The valleys whisper of your love.
The mountains echo your name.
You fill the forests with your songs.
You flood the fields with your peace.
You make the barren places bloom.

I will not fear the rising unknown.
I will not shrink from the length of the road.
You are already in the shadowed turns.
You are already in the bright clearings.
You are already in the songs I have not yet sung.

Today I step forward in trust.
Today I breathe the courage you give.
You go before me, Lord of all.
You walk with me, Shepherd of grace.
You hold my end from my beginning.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, thank you that you go before me; help me walk in your courage today.”

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
— Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. Living in Christ means daily walking by the Spirit.
2. The Spirit directs our steps toward life, peace, and holiness.
3. Walking in the Spirit requires active obedience, not passivity.
4. Spirit-led lives display the fruit of Christ.
5. God’s Spirit empowers every faithful step we take.

Breath of My Steps

I wake into the morning breath.
You breathe life into my lungs.
Your Spirit stirs the still fields.
Your Word cracks open the dark.
You guide my feet to rise.

I lift each foot with quiet trust.
I lean into the breath unseen.
You whisper across the open miles.
You mark the way with invisible signs.
You teach my bones to follow.

The old roads pull at my heels.
The winds of flesh howl for return.
But your Spirit shouts the higher call.
Your fire builds a better song.
Your light paves a purer road.

I walk not by sight, but by breath.
I trust not by plans, but by presence.
You stir hope with every sunrise.
You water dreams with holy rain.
You pull my heart toward home.

Today I walk in your Spirit’s call.
Today I move by your unseen hand.
You are the air in my chest.
You are the fire on my road.
You are the song in my soul.

Daily Prayer:
“Holy Spirit, lead every step I take today in your life and power.”

“He will guide the humble in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.”
— Psalm 25:9 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God leads those who are willing to listen and bow.
2. Humility opens our heart to His direction.
3. Justice and righteousness follow those who walk humbly.
4. Pride resists God’s leadership, but humility receives it.
5. Humble hearts are taught and led by God Himself.

The Way of the Lowly

The proud lose their way in noise.
The strong stumble over their pride.
But the humble find your steps sure.
The quiet hear your clear voice.
The lowly walk in your light.

You bend down to teach the bowed.
You lift the heads of the meek.
You carve paths through tangled woods.
You lead the simple by the hand.
You call the small by their name.

I lay down my stubborn heart today.
I set aside the armor of pride.
I lift empty hands to your throne.
I bow my will to your breath.
I wait for the steps you bless.

The road may not sparkle and shine.
The way may not seem grand to men.
But your path humbles the proud.
Your way builds eternal halls.
Your justice flows through quiet steps.

Today I choose the way of the humble.
Today I trust your hand, not mine.
Lead me in the ways of your heart.
Teach me in the silence of trust.
Guide me by the wisdom of love.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, humble my heart today so that I may walk in your justice and wisdom.”

“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”
— 2 Samuel 22:31 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God’s ways are flawless, without error or flaw.
2. His Word has been tested and proven true.
3. Trusting Him brings protection and peace.
4. God’s perfection invites complete surrender from us.
5. His shield defends us when we rely on His way.

The Perfect Way

You draw the road with careful hands.
You stretch the path with wisdom sure.
No stone falls outside your plan.
No shadow escapes your light.
Your way is the path of peace.

The world stumbles through broken streets.
The winds howl against fallen gates.
But your Word holds steady and strong.
Your promises carve rivers in stone.
Your way stands when all else falls.

I lift my face to your perfection.
I trust your voice over the noise.
You shield me from unseen blows.
You build a wall of steady grace.
You plant my feet in sure ground.

Though storms may bruise my steps,
Though doubts may claw at my hands,
You raise a banner of your truth.
You pull me close to your side.
You remind me your way is sure.

Today I walk your perfect road.
Today I rest in your strong Word.
You are my shield in every hour.
You are the God whose way is life.
You are the hand that holds me fast.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, help me walk your perfect way today, trusting in your shield and strength.”

June 25: He Will Show You Which Way to Go

“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right or the left.”
— Isaiah 30:21 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God’s voice offers personal, moment-by-moment guidance.
2. He remains close even when we hesitate or turn aside.
3. His Word provides clarity when paths look confusing.
4. Walking with God means daily listening for His voice.
5. Trusting His guidance gives peace no matter the turn.

The Way You Call

The road splits like a river in flood.
The signs blur in the midday heat.
But your voice calls strong and clear.
“This is the way, walk in it.”
You never leave me in the mist.

I lean into your whispering Word.
I lift my heart above my fear.
You know the roads I cannot see.
You call me by name through the dark.
You shape the way with your breath.

When my steps falter left or right,
You steady my ankles with grace.
You sing the right way into my bones.
You bend the broken map toward home.
You guard the journey with your joy.

Every turn you call me to take,
Every mile you measure with love,
Every pause you bless with patience,
Every leap you mark with peace,
Every word you speak with hope.

Today I will listen for your call.
Today I will walk the way you choose.
You are the road beneath my feet.
You are the voice above the winds.
You are the way of my life.

Daily Prayer:
“Lord, speak clearly today and guide my every step according to Your way.”

“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (NKJV)

5 Points:

1. God’s direction is deeply personal, guiding our hearts.
2. His love must be our true destination.
3. Christ’s patience strengthens us through every trial.
4. Our hearts drift unless God lovingly steers them.
5. Surrendered hearts stay anchored in hope and love.

 Hearts Directed

You are the compass of my heart.
You set true north to love and grace.
You pull me from the fields of fear.
You call me to the waters of peace.
You direct what I cannot hold alone.

The road bends through sorrow and joy.
The winds shift with every hour.
But you steady the needle of my soul.
You aim me toward the cross.
You teach me the patience of Christ.

I lose my way when I glance aside.
I falter when the storms sing loud.
Still you whisper the way back home.
Still you tug my heart toward life.
Still you anchor me in love.

The patience of Christ covers the day.
The love of God fills the night.
The cross marks the resting place.
The Spirit breathes the courage to stay.
The Father holds my waking dreams.

Today I set my heart again on you.
Today I lean toward your holy ways.
Direct my steps into your love.
Guide my mind into your peace.
Keep my life on the road you bless.

Daily Prayer:
“Father, direct my heart today into Your love and the patience of Christ.”