Psalm 9
Indeed, this - that He will never forsake me - is a promise God makes often. He knows us...He knows how easily we forget, how we worry, etc. Just like a child needs a parent, we need our heavenly father. God desires for us to run to Him just like we have our earthly parents...in times of joy, triumph, sadness, tragedy, etc. In all circumstances, God wants us....and as the Psalm says, He will be there when we call.
See also Deuteronomy 31:6, 31:8, Joshua 1:5, 1 Kings 8:57, Hebrews 13:5 for the following verse that is nearly identical each time it appears:
My Prayer: Lord, You are an incredible God that I know is always there when I call...in all circumstances. Yet there are times when my trust and faith in You is not "with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength". For this alone, I know I am not worthy of a God such as You Jesus. Thank You for all that You are, all that You have done and all that You will continue to do. Please forgive me for my harshness with my family. Help me turn from and overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You love me. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. v10
Indeed, this - that He will never forsake me - is a promise God makes often. He knows us...He knows how easily we forget, how we worry, etc. Just like a child needs a parent, we need our heavenly father. God desires for us to run to Him just like we have our earthly parents...in times of joy, triumph, sadness, tragedy, etc. In all circumstances, God wants us....and as the Psalm says, He will be there when we call.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be
terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with
you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
See also Deuteronomy 31:6, 31:8, Joshua 1:5, 1 Kings 8:57, Hebrews 13:5 for the following verse that is nearly identical each time it appears:
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
As Jesus sends out the twelve for the Great Commission, he says: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
My Prayer: Lord, You are an incredible God that I know is always there when I call...in all circumstances. Yet there are times when my trust and faith in You is not "with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength". For this alone, I know I am not worthy of a God such as You Jesus. Thank You for all that You are, all that You have done and all that You will continue to do. Please forgive me for my harshness with my family. Help me turn from and overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You love me. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure Lisa of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
