Life Journal October 3, 2007
Today's readings: Ezra 5,6; Psalm 138; Luke 16

God's Unfailing Love and Faithfulness

Scripture

I give you thanks, O Lord, will all my heart;

I will sing your praises before the gods.

I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.

I will give thanks to your name

for your unfailing love and faithfulness,

because your promises are backed

by all the honor of your name.

When I pray, you answer me;

you encourage me by giving me the strength I need.

Every king in all the earth will give your thanks, O Lord,

for all of them will hear your words.

Yes, they will sing about the Lord's ways

for the glory of the Lord is very great.

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,

but he keeps his distance from the proud.

Though I am surrounded by troubles,

you will preserve me against the anger of my enemies.

You will clench your fist against my angry enemies!

Your power will save me.

The Lord will work out his plans for my life--

for your faithful love, O Lord,

endures forever.

Don't abandon me, for you made me.

Psalm 138

Observation

Truth to hold on to.

Application (How will I be different today because of what I have just read?)

I will remember God's Word to me and His promises. No matter what I face--God never changes. God is forever faithful. His love is unfailing. He encourages me. He gives me the strength that I need. The Lord is great!

Prayer

Today, Lord, I especially thank You for Your Word and Your promises. You are amazing and Your love is all that I need. You are my strength. Thank You.