O Just and Mighty One, as I put my trust in You, I am filled with joy and I rejoice in the knowledge that You have made me Yours. You are my ready defender and place of refuge. In You, I find strength and perseverance to get me through my hard times. You have been a Rock and Fortress … the one who comes to my rescue when I am facing trials or attacks from my enemies. I know that You will preserve me and fulfill Your promises to me. You have made Your dwelling place in my heart and I receive comfort in knowing You are with me day or night. As I hold fast to You, I believe You will deliver me from the hands of the Evil One, protect me from all harm and shower me with Your blessings. I can walk confidently knowing that You are attentive to my cries and watch over me in order to sustain me. Because of my reliance on You, I live in peace and reap the benefits of Your everlasting mercy and grace.
As each day goes by, I listen intently for your voice because Your words are pure … like silver or gold tried by fire. If I listen to the words You speak, I know I will be kept in safety and shielded from the deceptions of my enemy. Your ways are perfect and You have proved, over and over again, that what You speak is truth and gives life to my soul. Your commands are righteous, bringing enlightenment to my eyes and guiding me through my daily struggles. The fruit of Your lips is a fountain of life that refreshes me when my hope evaporates and I have no answers for my problems. From Your truth, I am able to receive light that leads me in paths of righteousness and produces prosperity in my life. Because You and Your Word mean so much to me, I will proclaim them to everyone I meet. Those who listen to them will be refreshed and given hope for the future.
I know that if I follow You everything will work out well for me because You are righteous and just. How wonderful is Your goodness, which You have stored up for those who love You, and pour out on me night and day. I find myself standing in awe as I see Your hand moving in the goings on around me. In power and truth You have shown Yourself to be faithful and true. Teach me Your ways so that I can reflect Your greatness to everyone I meet. I sometime wonder … who on earth can compare to You … who among men can liken themselves to You? The answer I always come back with is that there are NONE. It is You alone who deserves to be worshipped and honored for all that You do on behalf of Your people. That is why You will always be at the center of my life and I will live to love You alone. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Matthew 23:37-38 … Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.