OCTOBER 11*
I AM YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR SHIELD. I continually work—sometimes in wondrous ways—to invigorate you and protect you. The more fully you trust in Me, the more your heart can leap for Joy!
I want you to trust Me wholeheartedly—resting in My sovereign control over the universe. When circumstances seem to be spinning out of control, grab onto Me, believing that I know what I’m doing. I orchestrate every event of your life to benefit you in this world and the next.
While you are in the throes of adversity, your greatest challenge is to keep on trusting that I am both sovereign and good. Do not expect to understand My ways; for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways and thoughts higher than yours. When you respond to trouble with thanksgiving—convinced that I can bring good out of the most difficult situations—I am pleased. This act of faith encourages you and glorifies Me. I rejoice when My struggling children give thanks to Me in song!
MEDITATION:
“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”
—Psalms 28:7
“I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
—Psalm 18:1-2
“For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”
—Isaiah 55:9
TODAY:
Our living God is purposeful and His love is never-ending. His truth remains the same forevermore. He readily gives His love to all. Those who trust in Him will reap the benefits of this love.
PRAY:
Father in Heaven, You are my anchor. You give me inner confidence, peace, hope, strength, joy and unfailing love. How may I serve you today? My desire is to express my gratitude in Christ Jesus’ name, amen!
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God is faithful and His presence in our lives is powerful. He strengthens and protects us. He spiritually shepherds us in both good times and in the storms of life.
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”
—II Thessalonians 3:3