A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, Nov. 19
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Psalm 40:1-5
I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear the LORD
and put their trust in him.
Blessed is the one
who trusts in the LORD,
who does not look to the proud,
to those who turn aside to false gods.
Many, LORD my God,
are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.
We have talked about this very message many times: “I called out to you, Lord, and you answered me.” Even though what we are going through may be very painful and difficult, things will change, there will be blessings. God is here with us, and is guiding us through. Our job is to listen for Him, to recognize and accept His will, and to be thankful for his many blessings.
Holy Lord, be with those who are suffering today. Help them to recognize and be thankful for their many blessings. Help me to do the same, I pray. Amen
Becky, transforming
Psalm 40:1-5.
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Psalm 40:1-5
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