O Lord, You are my refuge, strength and ever-present help in times of need. Therefore, I will not be apprehensive or afraid. No problem I have is too big for You to handle. No storm in my life is more powerful than You. No predicament is too complex for Your Wisdom to solve. And I believe that as I walk with You each day, You will guide my steps and keep me from stumbling over my mistakes. I am confident that as You walk with me through fires of my life, You will shield me from the heat and take me to a place of safety. When problems and difficulties threaten to undo me, I will await Your instructions … remaining silent and listening intently for Your words. As I reflect on all of the love and good things that You have brought into my life, I am filled with gladness and joy.
Throughout the passage of time, You have subdued Your enemies and put them under Your feet. And I know You want to do the same with mine. You have chosen me to receive an inheritance. As a result of receiving it, my life is full and I am content. Your reign is over the whole earth and all power is vested in You. You are the Lord over all things … and that includes me. When my enemies join forces against me, they see You … become frightened … and, flee in terror. For they have heard and seen the wonders of Your might. I know that as I travel the uncharted waters of my life, Your Holy Spirit will be my constant companion and guide. As I seek Your Word and Wisdom, I believe I will gain valuable knowledge and understanding so that I can successfully run the race You have appointed for me. You have shown me that I cannot trust in my wealth or the wisdom of men to assure myself of a better life. I understand that if I were given many lifetimes, I could never do enough to redeem myself from the fires of Hell. But, as a result of the precious gift of life offered in exchange for mine, I am free … free indeed.
As a result of Your loving care, I will not be concerned about the evil days ahead or attacks planned by my enemies. For Your Word reminds me that Your arm is not too short that it cannot reach down from Heaven to rescue me. I have seen the powerful and arrogant perish and neither their money nor their earthly connections could save them from destruction. On the other hand, I’ve seen the contrite in spirit flourish despite the difficulties they experience. I will forever treasure my relationship with You … carrying Your teachings and the richness of Your love with me wherever I go. And whatever time You give me on this earth, I will count myself blessed and grateful for the time, good people and good things You’ve placed in my life. It is for all these things and Your constant help in my times of need that I give Your praise. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.