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Lost Sheep!

Lost Sheep!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who feel like they have gone astray like a lost sheep. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In John 10:11 (ESV) Jesus says,

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

In John 10:14: (ESV) Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.” Psalm 119:169-176 (ESV) involves a cry, a plea, praise, longing for salvation, and a reference to sheep.

“Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word!
Let my plea come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
My lips will pour forth praise,
for you teach me your statutes.
My tongue will sing of your word,
for all your commandments are right.
Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
Let my soul live and praise you,
and let your rules help me.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.”

Do you ever feel like the sheep in this psalm? The psalmist says he has gone astray, but emphasizes his commitment to not forgetting God’s commandments.

If you feel like you have gone astray, cry out to God, and make your plea before him.

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Lost Sheep?

Lost Sheep?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who feel like they have gone astray like a lost sheep. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In John 10:11 (ESV) Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

In John 10:14: (ESV) Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me.”

Psalm 119:169-176 (ESV) involves a cry, a plea, praise, longing for salvation, and a reference to sheep.

“Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding according to your word!
Let my plea come before you;
deliver me according to your word.
My lips will pour forth praise,
for you teach me your statutes.
My tongue will sing of your word,
for all your commandments are right.
Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your precepts.
I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.
Let my soul live and praise you,
and let your rules help me.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.”

Do you ever feel like the sheep in this psalm? The psalmist says he has gone astray, but emphasizes his commitment to not forgetting God’s commandments.

If you feel like you have gone astray, cry out to God, and make your plea before him.

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Salvation Is Near?

Salvation Is Near?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know salvation is near to those who fear him. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Life can change in a moment. An individual can be at the lowest point in life and cry out to the Lord. When he or she answers, that person’s life can start over as one who has been born again.

Psalm 85:8-9 (ESV) is about salvation being near.

“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,
for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints;
but let them not turn back to folly.
Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
that glory may dwell in our land.”

Are circumstances such that you or someone you know is at a low point? Listen. If you are the one at a low point, pray. If you know someone in crisis or otherwise at a low point, reach out and share your faith. Pray for and with whoever it is.

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Restore Us Again?

Restore Us Again?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those know they need to be restored. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The notes to the English Standard Version say, “Many churches use this psalm [Psalm 85] at Christmastime, the supreme occasion when God was favorable to his land and spoke peace to his saints.”

God is in the restoration business if a person is open. Approach God humbly. Seek and you shall find.

Israel had wandered far from the Lord’s precepts. Thus, the psalmists in Psalm 85:4-7 asks if the Lord’s anger will persist.

Psalm 85:7-7 (ESV) poses the questions and ends on an upbeat note.

“Lord, you were favorable to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
You forgave the iniquity of your people;
you covered all their sin. Selah
You withdrew all your wrath;
you turned from your hot anger.

Restore us again, O God of our salvation,
and put away your indignation toward us!
Will you be angry with us forever?
Will you prolong your anger to all generations?
Will you not revive us again,
that your people may rejoice in you?
Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation.”

This section of Psalm 85 asks God to show his steadfast love and grant salvation. Do you need to be restored? Humble yourself and seek God. Pray now.

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Unshakable Confidence?

Unshakable Confidence?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God alone is their rock and salvation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God alone. The psalmist acknowledges he is waiting on God. His soul is not waiting for just any god. He is waiting for God who provides salvation.

Psalm 62:1-2 (ESV) emphases David’s unshakeable confidence.

“For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.”

Are you confident that you will not be shaken? Do you know God is your rock and your salvation? If not, go to

http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/default.htm

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