He hears us. We can call on him. He keeps us pure. He is our refuge. He is merciful. He knows all. He’s our shelter. He is faithful and righteous. He is trustworthy. He reveals. He rescues. He is our God. He is our fortress. He is a strong hold. He is our deliver. He is our shield.
I love this reminder of how small we really are and how much we rely on God’s love, “O Lord, what is man that you should care for him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow” but the Lord DOES care for us. What a cool reminder that we are perfectly made, loved, and valuable to the creator of the universe.
I just started this study yesterday after months of not keeping up with daily readings or devotionals. And oh my goodness. It feels like my soul is dry and thirsting for God. Once I started reading, I didn’t want to stop. God is reminding me that I need him every day. It is when I try to do things on my own that I feel burdened and weighed down. But even in the very short time that I have been following these readings, I feel myself giving up control and focusing more on him. Praying for continued discipline and that God would continue to reveal himself to us each day. Thank you all for your comments and encouragements. What an incredible community!
I am about a month into this study, and today’s readings remind me to keep going, to struggle but to strive for understanding and grace, to pray and ask for help. I have not been so sure of my faith lately but this group – the studies and readings and beautiful comments – help me so much.
1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock,
who trains my hands for war,
and my fingers for battle;
2 he is my steadfast love and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield and he in whom I take refuge,
who subdues peoples under me.
Praise the Lord for His mighty power! Asking for prayer to stand as I walk through the valley of challenge
5 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;
let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it,
for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
This spoke volumes to me.
Accountability. Iron sharpens iron. Correct in love.
Yes!! I’m amazed that I’ve been able to stick with it, even when I keep falling behind. I’ve never been more than 2 weeks back, but manage to catch back up pretty quickly. Also, I’ve been *actively* reading, doing inductive marking, and feel like I have learned SO MUCH. What a blessing this year has been to me! This has been amazing.
God, you are so good! I love you ❤️
He hears us. We can call on him. He keeps us pure. He is our refuge. He is merciful. He knows all. He’s our shelter. He is faithful and righteous. He is trustworthy. He reveals. He rescues. He is our God. He is our fortress. He is a strong hold. He is our deliver. He is our shield.
3 Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;
keep watch over the door of my lips! – Psalms 141:3
15 Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall!
Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord! – Psalms 144:15
I love the reminder that we can resist evil only with the lords strength. Our earthly bodies will fail, but the Holy Spirit opposes the wicked’s ways.
✝️
8Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
I love this reminder of how small we really are and how much we rely on God’s love, “O Lord, what is man that you should care for him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow” but the Lord DOES care for us. What a cool reminder that we are perfectly made, loved, and valuable to the creator of the universe.
3When my spirit faints within me,
you know my way!
In the path where I walk
they have hidden a trap for me.
8Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
8Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.
I just started this study yesterday after months of not keeping up with daily readings or devotionals. And oh my goodness. It feels like my soul is dry and thirsting for God. Once I started reading, I didn’t want to stop. God is reminding me that I need him every day. It is when I try to do things on my own that I feel burdened and weighed down. But even in the very short time that I have been following these readings, I feel myself giving up control and focusing more on him. Praying for continued discipline and that God would continue to reveal himself to us each day. Thank you all for your comments and encouragements. What an incredible community!
I am about a month into this study, and today’s readings remind me to keep going, to struggle but to strive for understanding and grace, to pray and ask for help. I have not been so sure of my faith lately but this group – the studies and readings and beautiful comments – help me so much.
1 Blessed be the Lord, my rock,
who trains my hands for war,
and my fingers for battle;
2 he is my steadfast love and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield and he in whom I take refuge,
who subdues peoples under me.
Praise the Lord for His mighty power! Asking for prayer to stand as I walk through the valley of challenge
Prayed for you sister! Stand firm in Him.
144:12 Let our sons in their youth be as grown-up plants,
And our daughters as corner pillars fashioned as for a palace
5 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;
let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it,
for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
This spoke volumes to me.
Accountability. Iron sharpens iron. Correct in love.
Psalms 142:1 I cry aloud to the Lord;
I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.
2 I pour out before him my complaint;
before him I tell my trouble.
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Oops! Hit post too soon! :-) this verse is such affirmation after a year of reading God’s word every morning!
144:2b for in Thy sight no man living is righteous. May I never forget that and think too highly of myself.
oops… 143:2b, not 144!
1 John1:7-9. Unless you cleansed by the blood of Jesus who cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
“You are my refuge and portion”!!!!!
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
on level ground!
I am getting so excited as we reach the end of this year long journey. Anyone else??
Yes!!
Yeah girl!! Me too!
Oh yes!
Yes, but even more excited to do it again and dig deeper!!
Agree!
Yes! It’s been great, a real discipline for me. Next year I plan to work on “prayer” since I have the Bible under my belt for reference! Blessings!
Me too!
Yes! And what a gift you all have been during this journey this year!
Yes!! I’m amazed that I’ve been able to stick with it, even when I keep falling behind. I’ve never been more than 2 weeks back, but manage to catch back up pretty quickly. Also, I’ve been *actively* reading, doing inductive marking, and feel like I have learned SO MUCH. What a blessing this year has been to me! This has been amazing.
Completing this is the only New Year’s resolution I’ve ever kept! So excited!!
Happy are the people whose God is the Lord! Happy Sunday all