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Is Your Heart in Anguish?

Is Your Heart in Anguish?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose hearts are in anguish. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever have the urge to just fly away? David, the psalmist, did. His heart was in anguish, he was trembling, and overwhelmed with horror.

In Psalm 55:4-8 (ESV) David says what he would do if he had wings.

My heart is in anguish within me;
the terrors of death have fallen upon me.
Fear and trembling come upon me,
and horror overwhelms me.
And I say, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove!
I would fly away and be at rest;
yes, I would wander far away;
I would lodge in the wilderness; Selah
I would hurry to find a shelter
from the raging wind and tempest.”

Want to escape? Unable to fly away? Trust God. He will provide.

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Step By Step?

Step By Step?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acknowledge you establish a person’s steps. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Cultures can place a high value on independent thinking. This can be taken to an extreme when people think they are in total control of their own destiny.

It is God who has something to say about a man’s steps. Two verses reinforce God’s say in the matter:

The first is Proverbs 16:9 (ESV):

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”

The second is Psalm 37:23-24 (ESV):

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.”

Are you about to chart the future? Acknowledging God is in control. Look to him for guidance.

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The Desires of Your Heart?

The Desires of Your Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who delight themselves in the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Although those who do evil may be lurking nearby, Scripture tells us to “fret not.” God is in control.

Psalm 37:1-4 (ESV) tells us what happens to evil ones, and how we should react.

“Fret not yourself because of evildoers;
be not envious of wrongdoers!
For they will soon fade like the grass
and wither like the green herb.

Trust in the Lord, and do good;
dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Have confidence and take pleasure in the Lord. Reread the last four lines. Praise God, for they are filled with hope.

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Test My Heart and Mind?

Test My Heart and Mind?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who will ask the Lord to test their hearts and minds.

Are you willing to be examined by holy God? When David wrote Psalm 26, he asked God to give him a through examination. Not everyone can withstand this type of scrutiny. Listen to David’s appeal in Psalm 26:1-3 (E:

“Vindicate me, O Lord,
for I have walked in my integrity,
and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Prove me, O Lord, and try me;
test my heart and my mind.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes,
and I walk in your faithfulness.”

David asks God to try him and test him. Are you willing to do the same? If there is something you are hiding from God, it is time to repent. Don’t delay! 

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