Daily Prayer_August 23, 2011

The Word of God for wisdom:

Proverbs 23:17-18 (AMP)
¹⁷ Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord all the day long. ¹⁸ For surely there is a latter end [a future and a reward], and your hope and expectation shall not be cut off.

The Word of God for inspiration:

Psalm 112:7-8 (HCSB)
⁷ He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord. ⁸ His heart is assured; he will not fear. In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

The Word of God for encouragement:

Psalm 27:1-3 (HCSB)
¹ The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom should I be afraid? ² When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. ³ Though an army deploys against me, my heart is not afraid; though a war breaks out against me, still I am confident.

My observation:

The choice word for today is "bad news". There certainly is a lot of bad news that we encounter in our journey through this world. However, the good news is that we don't have to fear bad news.

Today's selected verses from Psalm 112 provide another of the benefits for those who fear the Lord, and trust in him with their whole heart.

We can conquer fear by trusting the Savior, and walking with him all the days of our life. If you continue to fear the Lord, you will never have to fear bad news, the evil in this world, or any other fear. Jesus is a deliverer, and he will set you free from all your fears.

2 Timothy 1:7 (HCSB)
For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

My prayer:

Father God, Sovereign Lord, I delight to exalt your name, and to cast all of my cares upon my Savior and your only begotten son, Jesus. Father, I am so grateful for the blessing that you give to those who fear you by exchanging our fears for your power, love, and sound judgment.

Father, I have decided that I will follow Jesus all the way no matter what others may choose to do. Lord, I'm going with Jesus all the way. I'm too close to heaven to turn around now. I can hear the joy bells ringing, and the angels singing in glory.

My song:

I'm Going Through (Click on link below to listen to this song):

http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Im_Going_Through/midi/

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Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path