This morning, after chores, I was eating breakfast, praying for where I should read in my Bible.
I thought I was upset with our dog, but in retrospect, I think I was out of sorts.
God answered by leading me to Psalm 118.
Psalm 118:1-29 KJV
[1] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: Because his mercy endureth for ever. [2] Let Israel now say, That his mercy endureth for ever. [3] Let the house of Aaron now say, That his mercy endureth for ever. [4] Let them now that fear the LORD say, That his mercy endureth for ever. [5] I called upon the LORD in distress: The LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. [6] The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me? [7] The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. [8] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. [9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes. [10] All nations compassed me about: But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. [11] They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. [12] They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. [13] Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: But the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD is my strength and song, And is become my salvation. [15] The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. [16] The right hand of the LORD is exalted: The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. [17] I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. [18] The LORD hath chastened me sore: But he hath not given me over unto death. [19] Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: [20] This gate of the LORD, Into which the righteous shall enter. [21] I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, And art become my salvation. [22] The stone which the builders refused Is become the head stone of the corner. [23] This is the LORD's doing; It is marvellous in our eyes. [24] This is the day which the LORD hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. [25] Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. [26] Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: We have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. [27] God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. [28] Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. [29] O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: For his mercy endureth for ever.
Just God's Word was all I needed.
Psalm 119:16 KJV
[16] I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
His truth sustains me.
Psalm 25:10 KJV — All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You for Your Word! Thank You for teaching me, encouraging me, guiding me, and exhorting me through it. Lord, I do not know half of the truths in the scriptures, but I am so blessed by what I do know and excited to learn more. Thank You! Thank You that Your Word is never boring, it never stops teaching me, and is always alive. Lord Jesus, please continue to open Your Word to my heart that I might walk in Your ways and learn You better each day. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your love and salvation. Thank You for the printed Word which brings these truths to my understanding. I glorify Your holy name, Lord Jesus. Amen.
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