The Lord Preserves All Those Who Love Him
18 The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20 The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. Psalm 145:18-20 (KJV)
The Morning Exhortation
Pray for a miracle when the circumstances call for it. At all other times, God may only be waiting for us to put in the work before the needed blessing is released. It’s easy to work hard when it feels good, but knowing only pleasure produces no lasting fruit. The good fight of the Christian must be fought by holding firm to faith in the truth of God, through good times and bad times alike. To leave off praying until one feels like it, is to walk by sight. Just as to go to the gym only when one feels strong, is to walk by sight. To do what is right only when it doesn’t cause pain or hardship, is to be doubleminded. And to do/not to do based solely on how one feels or thinks, will make such a one wishy-washy (James 1:2-8). Make no mistake about it, to walk by faith is something that we have to choose to do hundreds of times each day. Let faith produce the patience and endurance necessary for waiting on the Lord. Troubles will come. Watch without worrying, because God our Father cares for us. Jesus Christ will come at the appointed time. It is not given to any of us to know when, but don’t let Him catch you with your work undone. Watch, work, and be ready.
Today’s Bible Reading
Genesis 42; Mark 12
Job 8; Romans 12
The Prayer Appointed for This Week
Set me free, O God, from the bondage of my sins, and give me the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to me in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Book of Common Prayer
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