Nov 29 2024

Today's Bible Verse

Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear.

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Psalm 10 provides us with a sweet reminder that the Lord always hears our prayers. He will help us when we call out to Him, and we know He is always working for our good. Today, we'll think about the comfort that comes from knowing God is always near to us.

Who is someone that you can call on regardless of where you are in your life? Who is that person who will answer the phone at 3 a.m.? If you have someone like that, think about the truth that God is even more faithful than him or her. And if you don't have that person to call, remember that you have Someone even greater than a friend or family member—God himself! The Lord hears us regardless of where we are, and He will answer our prayers whenever we call on Him. He loves us so much that He is always listening.

Think about what God's constant nearness tells us about His character. He is not a distant God, but instead, is intimate and caring. There is no place we could go that would separate us from Him; He knows us better than we will ever understand. He is there the instant we call on Him, and He will be with us every day. He is good to us, and faithful, and we can remain in Him always. These truths give us hope and peace because we have an almighty, loving God at our side.

Sometimes it's hard to believe that God is good. He might seem to be very far away, resistant to our cries for help. But at times like these, we can look at His Word to remember how He sees us. We can see that He is not a God indifferent to our suffering but instead one who loves us enough to save us from sin and its dire consequences. If God loves us enough to send Jesus to die for our sins, He loves us enough to care about what we are experiencing in our lives.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for always hearing me when I call out to you. Thank you for seeing me as your child instead of as a sinner. Thank you for being so good to me. I love you. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Nov 28 2024

Yesterday's Bible Verse

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.:

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Yesterday's Bible study

In this Psalm, King David writes about all that the Lord is to him. He is a rock, fortress, deliverer, strength, salvation, and high tower. Today, we'll reflect on the many roles that the Lord plays in our lives and how we can trust Him because of them.

David says the Lord is his rock, meaning the foundation of his life. He is a fortress, the place where David knows he is safe. God is a deliverer, saving David from evil. He is David's strength, helping him to continue on and be able to serve Him. He is David's buckler, a shield that protects him. He is the horn of David's salvation, keeping him from evil. Finally, He is David's high tower—a place where David knows he can go and be safe. The Lord has David covered! Anything that he needs, the Lord can supply.

Have you experienced God being all of those things in your life? I can give a resounding yes to some of them; others, not so much. I think that's normal. There are seasons in our lives when we need God to be especially strong in different areas. At the same time, we can also remember that whatever we may be facing, God plays an integral role and will help us remain in Him throughout it.

Meditating on the many benefits of knowing God can help us remain focused on Him in any circumstance. Our Lord is both a mighty warrior and a tender Father. Remembering that He is both encourages me and reminds me that I can be comforted in Him as He fights on my behalf. Indeed, David knew what it was like to have many different needs and to have God satisfy each of them over and over again.

The same is true for us. There is no circumstance when God is unable to help us, and He always knows exactly what we need from Him. Just as He did for David, the Lord will protect us, strengthen us, and keep us in Him always.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for being my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. You are my perfect source of strength, and I trust you with my life. Thank you for saving me and calling me your own. I love you, Lord, and I want to serve you better each day. In Jesus' name, amen.
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