A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, Jan 21

Psalm 34:1-14

I will extol the LORD at all times;

his praise will always be on my lips.

I will glory in the LORD;

let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the LORD with me;

let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me;

he delivered me from all my fears.

Those who look to him are radiant;

their faces are never covered with shame.

This poor man called, and the LORD heard him;

he saved him out of all his troubles.

The angel of the LORD encamps

around those who fear him,

and he delivers them.

Taste and see that the LORD is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Fear the LORD, you his holy people,

for those who fear him lack nothing.

The lions may grow weak and hungry,

but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Come, my children, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Whoever of you loves life

and desires to see many good days,

keep your tongue from evil

and your lips from telling lies.

Turn from evil and do good;

seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 86:12

I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;

I will glorify your name forever.

These verses are just what I need this morning!

The devotional reminded me of, “Bloom where you are planted.” My mom gave me a little pillow with this printed on it when I was very young. God instructs me in these verses to turn away from evil, turn to Him, praise him and give thanks, and live my best possible life, knowing I am blessed and always have God at my side. Simple instructions for a Godly life. But sometimes we will find ourselves clinging to a rock, barely keeping our roots intact. God is still with us, and we can still strive to be the best we can be. God has not left us.

Holy Lord, help me to always look to you, follow you, and listen for your guidance. I know that you never leave me, but sometimes I do feel alone. Help me to continue to grow and seek you, even when the way does not seem clear. Amen

Becky, transforming