5:40 AM
Psalm 14
Father, I would be forever lost without You and Your plan for redemption because I am included when Your Word says, "all have sinned" and "not one single person does good" v1. All means all. I will refrain from judging others, Lord, as if I'm in a position to do so, for I'm a part of this fallen world. I have to tell You, for You already know, that I am drawn to the world because I came from it. But now my heart truly wants to serve You. Deep down inside me there is a flame of belief.
I want to show the same mercy I have received toward others. I want to be gracious and forgiving, because I have been graced by You; forgiven by You. Yes, the fool says there is no God -- but there are Christians that act just foolish by living their lives as if there isn't one. Help me love the unlovable today. Bless my enemies, Lord. Save my adversaries from Your judgments -- or chastisements.
Psalm 104
Lord, v5, You establish the earth on its foundations; it will never be shaken. That's the way I want to be: established on Your foundation and never be shaken. Honestly, Lord Jesus, I get rattled but I try to maintain my composure for the sake of those around me. Thank You for the foundation of the gospel; the sure hope of Heaven; the indwelling of Your Spirit; Your Word that I can retreat to. Oh yes, You have blessed me and given me a foundation.
I also thank You for my family; for my ministry; for my health; for my friends who believe in me--I believe in them, too. We need each other: You, me, family and friends. Don't let destruction spirits come between the truly faithful.
Be praised today, Father! You are my Creator and my Savior. Your kindness is just as amazing as Your grace. Help me to love the way You love.
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