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God Defeats The Enemy!

God Defeats The Enemy!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God is their helper. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When facing overwhelming odds, some people give up. Although David had enemies seeking to kill him, David, the psalmist, appeals to God.

In Psalm 54:1-7 (ESV), David’s appeal includes prayer, offering, being saved from trouble, and ends in triumph.

“O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

Are you outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Stop. Reread Psalm 54. God delivers from every trouble.

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Did You Know Not All Christian Writers Are Called?

Did You Know Not All Christian Writers Are Called?

I have been rereading Writing in Obedience by Terry Burns and Linda W. Yezak for a second time.

The authors bring up an interesting point. Some Christian writers feel called by God to write while for others view their writing as an offering.

Terry, for example, felt led to write one of his books, Mysterious Ways, under a calling. It is the story of a swindler who poses as a minister.

When the book was published , Terry was surprised. Convicts started to write emails and letters saying they identified with the lead character. One person wrote from prison, “Something like, ‘I know this is just a story, but I got to thinking if this guy had been able to turn his life around, maybe there is hope for me yet.’” (Writing in Obedience, Page 9)

Linda, in contrast, wrote she never had the honor of God calling her to write. Rather, since she was a young child, her writing has been because of who she was as a Christian.

She admits there was a time it was hard for her to hear other authors talk about their calling. She was jealous.

Then Linda attended one of Terry’s writing classes. She realized her writing, although different from those who are called, was of no less value. Whether written under a calling or as an offering, God gets the glory.

If what you do is a calling or an offering, make sure to give God all the glory.

As I begin work on the second book in my seven book series, I am seeking God’s direction. Please pray.

See my blog post about my being called to write. https://dennisconradauthor.com/answered-prayer-atop-the-tree-stump/

Tell me what you think below and please join me every day as we pray for wisdom by taking part in the Wisdom Prayer Challenge.

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Wisdom Prayer

What Can Man Do To Me?

What Can Man Do To Me?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who when faced with fear respond, “What can man do to me?” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers have the potential to be bold. Why are so many so timid?

In Psalm 56:10-13, the psalmist’s fears are under control because of his trust in God. He says that he will render thank offerings:

“In God, whose word I praise,
in the Lord, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

I must perform my vows to you, O God;
I will render thank offerings to you.
For you have delivered my soul from death,
yes, my feet from falling,
that I may walk before God
in the light of life.”

Think about David’s relationship with God. David credits God with delivering his soul from death. Do you see God has having done the same for you in that he provides eternal life for all those who believe? Consider John 3:16. Is it time for you to become more bold in praising God and sharing the Good News with others? Will you let God handle your fears? Trust him.

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God is Their Helper?

God is Their Helper?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God is their helper. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When facing overwhelming odds, some people give up. Although David had enemies seeking to kill him, David appeals to God.

In Psalm 54:1-7 (ESV), David’s message includes prayer, offering, being saved from trouble, and ends in triumph.

“O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

Are you outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Stop. Reread Psalm 54. God delivers from every trouble.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.