06/17          2 Corinthians 4:8-9

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 

9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

LIFE

Life in this world is problematical.  

Everybody has problems.  

Your problem may not sidetrack me.

My problem may not cause you to despair.  

But a problem is a problem.  

Jesus takes our problems seriously and solves them.  

He is king and king over all things.  

Trust Jesus and stand up.  He will keep you from falling.  

06/16          1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

FAITHFUL

God is faithful.  

He is always seeking our best good. 

Salvation is His gift.

Obedience is our gift.  

Trust the Lord and He will do it.  

  

06/15          Psalm 140:4

4 O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.

PROTECT

Lord, only You can keep me away from violent people.

Guide my steps away from violence and confrontation.  

Instruct me in Your way.

You know all things and your way guides me into peace. 

No one is seeking for Your best Lord.  Help my unbelief.

Lead me in Your Godly way.  

Keep me out of the hands of the wicked.

Give me favor for a peaceful life.  

06/14          Psalm 138:7

7 Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.

YOU

Thank you Lord.  You protect me.  I am grateful.  Even though I often don’t see you at work, my life bears testimony to your protection.  Thank you, Lord.  Life is chaotic.  You bring peace.  Thank you Lord.  

06/13          Psalm 59:1

1 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.

PROTECTThe Lord says that He will protect us.  Protect me Lord.  I believe You.  Help my unbelief.  Thank you Lord. 

06/12          Psalm 57:1

1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

SHELTERWe find our shelter from the known and unknown in the presence of the Lord.  Early we go to Him.  He protects us and guides us in the way we should go.  

06/11          Psalm 46:1

1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

HARD

Every day somewhere life is difficult and hard.  How can that be?  The world is a dark place.  We discover our refuge and strength is in the Lord.  Fear God and do His commandments.  Jesus loves you.  

06/10          Psalm 34:19

19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.

LIFE

Life holds many troubles.  But, when trouble comes, the Lord will rescue His child each time. The Lord is near, and He is always with us.  Blessed be the name of the Lord. 

06/09          Psalm 20:1

1 In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.

SAFE
We are safe in the Lord.  He is with us forever.  He will not leave us.  He will not forget about us.  He knows everything that is happening to us and will keep us safe from harm.  The Lord is good. 

06/08          Psalm 12:5

5 The LORD replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.”

RESCUE

The Lord will rescue the poor and helpless.  Be sure you are on the Lord’s side when dealing with the homeless, those in prison and the helpless.  That includes the babies being aborted.  They are part of the helpless.  Reminder:  The Lord would that no one be lost, therefore His slow movement towards judgment does not mean He ignores sin.  Jesus is Lord.