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Protection

Psalm 91:9-13
If you make the Most High your dwelling – even the LORD, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.  For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

One of the major themes throughout the Word of God is, “Fear not!”  We can rest assured in the shelter of the Lord.  We don’t need to worry over the path ahead.  We know that the Lord has everything under control.

But there is a big “if.”  If you make the Lord your dwelling place and refuge.

Would someone observing you for the first time say that you seem to live in the presence of God?  Is your whole life wrapped up in seeking Him?  Is He your refuge and dwelling place?  Do you run to Him first in times of trouble?

These are the questions for you to ponder today as you are quiet in the presence of the Lord.  If you cannot answer them affirmatively then you need to move closer to God.  You need to seek the guidance of His Spirit to show you the path toward intimacy with the Lord.

Even if you can answer yes to the above – your relationship needs constant cultivation in order for it to keep from becoming stagnant.  Go to the Lord today for a fresh touch of His presence.  Receive what you need to get you through this day victoriously.

 
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Posted by on March 12, 2012 in Daily Thoughts

 

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Waiting for God

Lamentations 3:22-24
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”

Never get the idea that God is just waiting for us to mess up so that He can strike us down.  It is just the opposite.  He is looking out for our best.  The Lord wants each of us to experience the ultimate fulfillment in life.

To bring this about, He walks with us, guiding us each day – showing us compassion and faithfulness.  Let’s face it, if it were God’s goal to judge us, He would not have to wait long for us to make a mistake.  Each one of us has a personal history such that if He wanted to, the Lord could lock us in Hell and throw away the key.

The fact is, God has proven His intent through the death and resurrection of Christ.  He loved us enough to go to the cross.  He wouldn’t have done that if He was intent on condemning us.

Come to God today in a spirit of expectancy.  Be ready to hear and obey His plans for your life.  Wait on Him in the stillness of trust and dependancy.  Spend some time just listening for that still, small voice inside you.  It will be well worth your time.

 
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Posted by on March 3, 2012 in Daily Thoughts

 

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