7/24                 Psalm 145:14-21
The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. 15 The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. 16 When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. 18 The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. 20 The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked. 21 I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.

QUALITY

The Lord gives us a quality relationship.  He offers this relationship for free-Jesus paid our price.  He helps us carry our load.  He equips us to survive and thrive.  Praise the Lord with every breath.  Praise the Lord at all times.  Praise the Lord. 

7/23                 John 16: 33
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

KNOW

You want me to know that you are with me Lord and I believe that.  Every day I face many trials and tribulations but You will see me through each one of them.  When I need strength You strengthen me.  When I need hope, You see me and push into my heart your hope, your blessing, your encouragement and Lord Jesus I am so grateful that you do. 

7/22                 Psalm 143:6-10
I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude 7 Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. 8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me. 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

TRUSTING

Father I am trusting you this very moment.  I’m trusting you for wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding.  You gift me with this and I claim it right now.  You lead me Lord.  Please Father lead me through the chaos of life.  Open up your word to me Lord.  Give me solid ground in you to stand upon.  And Lord when I mess up please rescue me and I am trusting this moment that you will.  Thank you Lord. 

7/21                 Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

FIND

The Lord says at the end of my rope I will find more rope and at the end of my strength will His strength.  Thank you Lord for this wonderful promise of your presence and power coming to life in my life.  Help me face the trials of this day.  Strengthen me so that I will remember that you are present.  I need you Lord. 

7/20                 Psalm 31:22
In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the LORD !” But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help. 23 Love the LORD, all you godly ones! For the LORD protects those who are loyal to him, but he harshly punishes the arrogant. 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!

HOPE

O Lord, my hope is in you.  I know that I know that you are for me.  We have history together.  I need you Father.  Every moment of every day I need you.  I know that I cannot stand in the face of evil and far too often find myself at odds with a Christ like life-Help me Lord.  Help me.  I know you will answer.  Thank you Lord. 

7/19                 Ecclesiastes 9:4

4 There is hope only for the living. As they say, “It’s better to be a live dog than a dead lion!”  

HOPE

Our hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ.  He is the only way to the Father.  There is no other name under heaven by which we might be saved.  Jesus is the only way-He is our hope.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and He will always be with you. 

7/18                 Psalm 42:11
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!

TODAY

Thank you Lord.  Today is my day of discouragement and I need you.  I will trust you and hope that your intervention will change me.  I know you will see me through but my real need is refocusing my heart and my mind.  Cleanse me Lord of all fear and oppression and I will change my frown to a smile.  I am confident in you Lord. 

7/17                 2 Samuel 22:29-32
O LORD, you are my lamp. The LORD lights up my darkness. 30 In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. 31 “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD ’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. 32 For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?

LIGHT

Lord today as everyday you light up my life.  I face serious challenges each day and you Lord see through them bringing me your strength and power.  I feel this strength and power this moment Lord.  Thank you for your light.  It changes everything.  It puts me in a good place.  You shield me from many evils and I am grateful.  Deal with my problems today.  Thank you Lord. 

07/16               Psalm 3: 1-8

O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. 2 So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” Interlude 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. 4 I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude 5 I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. 6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side. 7 Arise, O LORD ! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! 8 Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people.

RESCUED

O Lord you have already rescued me and each one of us that name the name of Jesus as Savior and Lord.  We love you Lord.  We trust you Lord.  Help us to count our blessings.  Help us Lord to develop an acute sense of gratitude for all you do for us.  We praise your Holy Name.  We tell everyone about Jesus.  Thank you for waking us up today.  Thank you Lord. 

07/15               Deuteronomy 33:27-29
The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; he cries out, ‘Destroy them!’ 28 So Israel will live in safety, prosperous Jacob in security, in a land of grain and new wine, while the heavens drop down dew. 29 How blessed you are, O Israel! Who else is like you, a people saved by the LORD ? He is your protecting shield and your triumphant sword! Your enemies will cringe before you, and you will stomp on their backs!”

SAFE

Today and every day you are safe in the arms of the Lord.  He is your refuge.  He is your shield and your sword.  He will fight for you.  You can live your life with His purpose uppermost in your mind knowing that the Lord is on your side.