Prayer – Lord Jesus, You are my refuge and my strength...always
ready to help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). I claim the promise that You
will always be with me. I am overjoyed that I’ll be living with You forever—for
You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Life everlasting. Thank you.
Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for
refuge. I said to the LORD, "You are my Master! Every good thing I have
comes from you." The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take
pleasure in them! Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I
will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak the names of
their gods. LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard
all that is mine. The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a
wonderful inheritance! I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my
heart instructs me. I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken,
for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body
rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your
holy one to rot in the grave. You will show me the way of life, granting me the
joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:1-11
I will bless the LORD who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
I know the LORD is always with me.
Meditate. Consider the pleasures of living with the Lord
God…forever.
What a great Psalm of promise. Every good thing comes from
God. Troubles may multiply for those who follow false gods—but the Lord is my
inheritance and my cup of blessing. He is always with me—right beside me…always.
My heart is overflowing with joy—yes, I am actually rejoicing. There may seem
like times of distress, disappointment, dissatisfaction, and frustration with
life especially in the last few years with Covid and stressful life for
everyone around the world…but the Lord is always with me—with us. When I focus
on Him…and claim His promises, my heart and life are filled with joy. He's
promised that He will never leave us or forsake us. This promise here in the Psalm
above…You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever…is wonderful. Don’t be
deceived and chase after false gods.
Look around you. Jesus will show you the way of life—giving
you joy. If He is your Savior—your God—you can enjoy His presence forever.
Verse of Salvation ~ We can rejoice, too, when we run
into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And
endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our
confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For
we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to
fill our hearts with his love. Romans 5:3-5
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