5:44 AM
Psalm 78:32-39
Father, I sit here in the calm of the morning, drinking my coffee, reading Your Word…as if all is right with the world. There are other believers in this fallen world that face hardship, persecution, pain, separation, even death because of their faith in You. They will not relent in their faith that is tested every day.
My faith is tested every day, too, but in different ways. Like the Israelites coming out of Egypt You have blessed and provided for me…sure it's been tough sometimes, because, after all this is a cursed earth I live on. They took Your blessings for granted and rebelled anyway. They were tempted to take advantage of Your promises and their hearts were insincere toward You (37). I don't want to follow their path. I want to be sincere toward You; I want to follow You; I want to please You with my life.
You are compassionate and have atoned for my guilt; You have not destroyed me or let me down one single time (38). How many times have You turned Your anger aside (38), for me and other believers.
I am grateful that You remember that I am only flesh, a wind that passes (39), but that's no excuse. Thank You for being my Redeemer. I am grateful for Your salvation, compassion, and mercy. Help me abide in You today. There will be competition for my attention, but help me defer my priorities to You. Be first. I am second.~
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