June 27, 2019
Psalm 16 Good News Translation (GNT)
I truly love the life God has provided for me. It hasn’t been an easy road, but it’s my road, so I love it. I thank him all the time—like a constant prayer—because I know the Lord has revealed to me much about his heart in the midst of my simple life. I call these revelations the Lord has shared with me LIFE Lessons, because they are things God revealed to me about our relationship; our spiritual dance. When I have allowed the Lord to lead, we have danced to a heavenly symphony. When I have demanded to lead, I have danced to my own worldly tune.
I look back and the past tells me the Lord was with me; I was blessed. I think about today and the Lord’s presence with me; I am blessed. I place my hope in Christ and eagerly look toward tomorrow; I am sure I will be blessed, again. The Lord has been so faithful to love me—to bring to my life his highest and best—so I place great confidence in him for every tomorrow. Do you have confidence in God’s love for you? I hope so, because God wants only good things for you, too.
Psalm 16 A Prayer of Confidence
1
Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.
2
I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
all the good things I have come from you.”
3
How excellent are the Lord’s faithful people!
My greatest pleasure is to be with them.
4
Those who rush to other gods
bring many troubles on themselves.
I will not take part in their sacrifices;
I will not worship their gods.
5
You, Lord, are all I have,
and you give me all I need;
my future is in your hands.
6
How wonderful are your gifts to me;
how good they are!
7
I praise the Lord, because he guides me,
and in the night my conscience warns me.
8
I am always aware of the Lord’s presence;
he is near, and nothing can shake me.
9
And so I am thankful and glad,
and I feel completely secure,
10
because you protect me from the power of death.
I have served you faithfully,
and you will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
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You will show me the path that leads to life;
your presence fills me with joy
and brings me pleasure forever.
Prayer: Lord, I am so thankful for your goodness; your guiding love and generous hand to bring me into spiritual abundance. I confidently place my future in your hands. Thank you for making me feel secure in your love each day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.