Journal for April 5th

5:43 AM

Psalm 65

Lord, You have given me yet another day to serve You. So many people, including believers, are struggling so much that serving You gets lost in the fray. Don't let that happen to me. v1 "Praise is rightfully Yours, God…" And You are the One that hears prayers v2. It's true that iniquities overwhelm me v3. There's no point in pretending to be better than others or full of my own righteousness -- I have no righteousness except what You give me in Jesus.

You establish the mountains v6 so please establish me…establish Your church and people.

Lord, "You make east and west shout for joy" v8. I think of the voices all over the world that oppose You and Your people. Yet there are those who are joyful because I believe You have a remnant of believers everywhere. So in the east and the west there are shouts of joy because of You. Let me join the chorus today and praise You. Your kindness and goodness are for those, like me, who trust in You. Be praised somewhere -- everywhere -- today, just like You are in Heaven.

In the Name of Jesus and by the power of Your risen Son's blood, please put a hedge of protection around my family and my church today….around me, too. We need Your protection and care.

Thank You for so many good things You have given me -- all undeserved. Thank You for my salvation; my family; my ministry; my health. These gifts are from You; may they reflect Your glory today.