[Wednesday's Devotional] - Jottings from My Journal – Day 3

 

This week I am sharing personal jottings from my daily prayer journal.  I hope they will be a help and encouragement to you in your walk with God.  Here's another day in late August.

 

Psalm 103 - 

1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!  2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

6 The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; 12 As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

(NKJV)

 

Lord, these verses remind us that you are to be so blessed.  May I never forget all the good things you give to me.  Renew my strength, my vision, my enthusiasm for the work you have called me to.  Thank you that you have separated me from my sins to a distance beyond measure.

 

In 2 Chr. 26 – Uzziah did what was right as a new young king, but as he prospered he became prideful and arrogant.  Father forgive me for my pride and arrogance.

 

In 2 Ch 27 Jothan did what was right but in Ch 28 Ahaz did not and worshipped other gods. 

Father how easily do we turn from the one true God.  Keep me focussed on you and keep me from falling away.

 

2 Cor 1:3 – God is the God of all comfort. (NKJV)

God comforts us in our troubles (tribulations) so that we can comfort others.  As we suffer for Christ so we also know his consolation (comfort).  As partakers in Christ's sufferings we are also partakers in his consolation.  Father may I always be conscious of your presence and your comfort that I may bring others into the experience.

 

Martin Saxby

 

 

 

Read the Bible in a Year: Ps. 107:10-22;  Isa 33:1-35:10;  Gal. 1:1-24