Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - GOD IS WITH YOU EVEN WHEN LIFE GOES SOUTH

"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Day 11 - (Today’s Bible readings: Isaiah 31:1-9; Psalm 10; John 6:1-21)

GOD IS WITH YOU EVEN WHEN LIFE GOES SOUTH

“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1  ESV)

There are times in life when we wonder where God is. The troubles of the day seems so monumental that we hardly think that we can make it. And that is actually a good thing. We need to learn to rely on God and not our ourselves. The good news is that  God is always with us; that is His promise:

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5  ESV) 

This is a promise we need to remember. There are many other promises of God that help us see He is still with us when life goes south.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 ESV) 

Lord, thank You for always being with me, especially when things are rough. Remind me that You have the best in mind for me and that I can trust You no matter what. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

 

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:

https://files.lcms.org/file/preview/XxtyVfFAq1AnLS1gOHvLxvC7AGJ1D4w3?

The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!