Journal for June 14th…Care

6:57 AM

Psalm 104

Lord, I come to You this morning in adoration of Your power and creative genius. Everything in the world was created by You. Not just the animals and sea creatures but the cycles within which they live and the characteristics of their nature. And they only eat because You open Your hand to them and provide their food v28. May Your glory endure forever v31!

There's great comfort in knowing that You, Father, established the earth on its foundations v5, and it will never be shaken. At least not until You shake it…not until You say it's time to end the sin, the misery, the rebellion. I tell You this with gratitude, for I was a rebel. I still have those tendencies in me, but I am claiming, and depending on, Your salvation through Jesus. Just like the creatures of nature who only have what comes from Your opened hand, I, too, wait for the salvation that comes completely from Your hand.

It is awesome and wonderful to have a personal relationship with You. Thank You Jesus, Lord of all, Lamb of God, Savior to believers…You died in my place -- for no other reason but love -- and rose from the dead. All this was for me. I wish my life reflected the appropriate response of obedience and praise.

Things change, Lord. Circumstances continually change and the world we live in, this fallen world, is not dependable. Just when we think things are settled down and we can go about our business/ministry in peace, something flares up to change our course and garner our attention. In the midst of changing situations, Lord, I pray for Your wisdom and guidance. Show me Your way. Let me live for You or kill me if You must, but be glorified in the choice You make for me.

I am weak but You are strong; Jesus keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to You. Just a closer walk with You.

Show me Your way, that I may walk with You; Show me Your way, that I may talk with You.

Be glorified in this fallen world today, Lord. I am second.

In the Name of Jesus, the risen Son of God, I ask for a strong hedge protection around the churches today, Lord. They need Your protection and power. Your Bride has been through a lot. I also, prayer for a hedge around my family -- even as I thank You for my wife, children, parents and my whole family. But we need Your divine protection and care.

Lord, I lift up our president and all the leaders in our government. Somehow, someway, help them respond to Your wisdom and do what is right, not just what is politically expedient. What we need is a spiritual awakening! Maybe one more time before allow the world to have more tribulation. The world is a mess, but there are Christians in the midst of it -- in America, the middle-east, China, and everywhere else. Hold and strengthen Your people wherever they live, serve, and suffer today. One day we'll all be home together, but for now, Your church needs Your encouragement and care.