Daily Thoughts about God

“When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:18-19

Thought

We are amazed at the vastness of God’s reach, the awesome breadth of his power, and the glorious sweep of his majesty. An additional truth, incredible as it may seem, is God’s personal nearness to us. He chooses to know us and be actively involved in the trials and triumphs we face each day. How will today, or tomorrow, be different because you are aware of his presence and companionship? What difference does it make to know he supports you when your foot slips or that his consolation is nearby when anxiety rises?

Prayer

Loving God, who is everywhere yet always near, please hear my heart. I am overwhelmed at your presence near me and within me. The comfort you bring when I am under siege, the strength you offer when I am weak, the courage you give when I am under attack, and the hope you instill when all seems hopeless — these gifts of your presence are precious to me. Without your presence I would not know where to go or why I am here. Thank you for knowing me. I look forward to knowing you one day as you know me today. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

By Phil Ware
From: http://www.heartlight.org
– used by permission

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“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:3-4

My grandson was helping me with spring cleaning our back yard. Since our backyard is terraced, he cried “me scaredy!” as we went up the second layer. It turned out that he had seen a wild deer wander there before, and he was afraid that it might come again. I wrapped him in my arms and asked, “Do you think Papa can take care of you and chase the deer away?”

When I think about it, I am not so different from Domonic. I get mad, worried, and immobilized by fears too. In the same way that Domonic needed me, God’s reassuring embrace calms me down when I feel overwhelmed.

I remember one star-filled night walking alone with tears down my face, crying out to God for help. I felt Him saying to me, “Who made these stars? Am I big enough to handle your problems and fears?” In a fresh way I started to understand God’s presence. Though the problem did not go away, I received the courage to move forward.

Sometimes we become so crippled by fear that we forget that God is in control. How do you respond when you feel paralyzed by bad experiences?

Father, thank you for the warmth of Your embrace. Even though I face trials and uncertainties, You are always there. Thank You for guiding me whenever I feel stuck and too afraid face my fears. May Your Spirit continue to guide me every day of my life. Amen.

Thought: Are there certain circumstances in your life that you are too afraid to face? During prayer, imagine yourself as a small child being wrapped in God’s embrace. With the help of Scripture, allow Him to speak into your fears.

By Mike Woodard

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Me Scaredy!

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Me Scaredy!