But Ittai replied to the king, “As surely as the Lord lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be.”
David's son was conspiring against him, so he decides to leave his city. Hundreds of soldiers and people go with him, even a group of 600 people who had just recently arrived from another country. David tells the group to stay, they "didn't have a dog in this fight," but the group was loyal to David regardless of what happened. When we are a new Christian, we may not understand everything, but new loyalty can be strong loyalty.
Lord, thank you for knowing what is right for us. Please help us to trust you, no matter of how long we have been your follower. Amen.
Showing posts with label trust. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 12, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Psalm 143:8 - Morning
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Because I sit down to study in the morning, I am always drawn to the passages about morning. This is a beautiful verse and encapsulates a perfect morning prayer.
Lord,
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Amen,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Because I sit down to study in the morning, I am always drawn to the passages about morning. This is a beautiful verse and encapsulates a perfect morning prayer.
Lord,
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.
Amen,
Friday, May 12, 2017
Psalm 142:2 - Complaining
I pour out before him my complaint;
before him I tell my trouble.
No one likes to hear us complain. We can wear our friends and family out with complaining. But, there is one we can go to who does not tire of our complaints: God. God will listen to us for as long as we talk, God loves us and as a baptized believer, his spirit lives in us and is always ready to listen.
Lord, thank you for always listening to our complaints. Please help us to fully trust you and give our concerns over to you. Amen.
before him I tell my trouble.
No one likes to hear us complain. We can wear our friends and family out with complaining. But, there is one we can go to who does not tire of our complaints: God. God will listen to us for as long as we talk, God loves us and as a baptized believer, his spirit lives in us and is always ready to listen.
Lord, thank you for always listening to our complaints. Please help us to fully trust you and give our concerns over to you. Amen.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Psalm 139:9-10 - Change
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
No matter what we are facing in life, God will be there with us. If I am waking up before I normally do, that usually means something big is happening. I may be going on vacation or starting a new job. Making a move and settling far away is a big change for anyone. God is with us and guiding us at all times.
God, thank you for being with us in all circumstances. Please help us to trust you. Amen.
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
No matter what we are facing in life, God will be there with us. If I am waking up before I normally do, that usually means something big is happening. I may be going on vacation or starting a new job. Making a move and settling far away is a big change for anyone. God is with us and guiding us at all times.
God, thank you for being with us in all circumstances. Please help us to trust you. Amen.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Matthew 16:24-25 - Will you still love him?
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
Do you believe God can turn any situation? Will you still love him if he doesn’t?
In preparing for another ladies class discussion, this phrase really impacted me. We are called to believe, but we are called to believe beyond getting our way. Our lesson is on Mary and Martha, but not the story of the sisters having Jesus in their home. This lesson focuses on when their brother, Jesus' friend, Lazarus dies. They expect Jesus to drop everything and come to their rescue, but he doesn't. They both eventually come to show Jesus they love him and he is their messiah, even though Lazarus is dead. That's not the end of the story, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, but Mary and Martha would have loved him even if he hadn't.
Lord, We love you and believe in you, even when you don't do what we ask. Please help us to trust in you always. Amen.
Do you believe God can turn any situation? Will you still love him if he doesn’t?
In preparing for another ladies class discussion, this phrase really impacted me. We are called to believe, but we are called to believe beyond getting our way. Our lesson is on Mary and Martha, but not the story of the sisters having Jesus in their home. This lesson focuses on when their brother, Jesus' friend, Lazarus dies. They expect Jesus to drop everything and come to their rescue, but he doesn't. They both eventually come to show Jesus they love him and he is their messiah, even though Lazarus is dead. That's not the end of the story, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, but Mary and Martha would have loved him even if he hadn't.
Lord, We love you and believe in you, even when you don't do what we ask. Please help us to trust in you always. Amen.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Psalm 119:46 - Confidence from the word
I will speak of your statutes before kings
and will not be put to shame,
When we know the word, we have confidence to share the word. In this section of Psalm 119, the author talks about knowing the law so well, they can answer one who taunts them, trust in the word, put their hope in the laws, walk in freedom and speak the statues before kings. Knowledge of the word gives us the confidence we need to go about our lives.
Lord, thank you for your word. Please help us to be confident in life and speaking to others about you. Amen.
and will not be put to shame,
When we know the word, we have confidence to share the word. In this section of Psalm 119, the author talks about knowing the law so well, they can answer one who taunts them, trust in the word, put their hope in the laws, walk in freedom and speak the statues before kings. Knowledge of the word gives us the confidence we need to go about our lives.
Lord, thank you for your word. Please help us to be confident in life and speaking to others about you. Amen.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Psalm 107:23-34 - Miracles?
Psalm 107:23-32New International Version (NIV)
23 Some went out on the sea in ships;
they were merchants on the mighty waters.
24 They saw the works of the Lord,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.
25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.
26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
in their peril their courage melted away.
27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards;
they were at their wits’ end.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.
31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
and praise him in the council of the elders.
they were merchants on the mighty waters.
24 They saw the works of the Lord,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.
25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.
26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths;
in their peril their courage melted away.
27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards;
they were at their wits’ end.
28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
and he brought them out of their distress.
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.
31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people
and praise him in the council of the elders.
Lord, thank you for showing us examples of miracles in the Bible. Please help us to rely on you for all things and trust in you always. Amen.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Matthew 6:19-24 - Bible Study Challenge Day 5
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Question 1 - What treasures do we lay up here on earth?
Out treasures can be stuff. We fill our lives and houses with stuff. In the last few day I have spent a bunch of money on a bunch of stuff. It is easy to find our value in the stuff we purchase. Our treasures may be the things/activities we give our time and effort to, especially if it is more time and effort than we give to God. Our treasure may be our savings or retirement account. It's good to think ahead, be prepared and plan to take care of ourselves when we retire, but investments can fail, big expenses can drain us financially and all can be lost. We must be careful we are putting our trust and value in God, not our savings.
Question 2 - How can we keep the light in us?
We are a vessel for light. The more broken we are, the more light gets out to share with the world. We must fill our vessel daily/hourly through prayer, study and meditation, by believing and trusting in God.
Question 3 - Who or what competes to be our master?
So many things!!! Anything we obey rather than God. This could be our job, spouse, children, presidents, food and other addictions, money, etc...
22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
24 “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Question 1 - What treasures do we lay up here on earth?
Out treasures can be stuff. We fill our lives and houses with stuff. In the last few day I have spent a bunch of money on a bunch of stuff. It is easy to find our value in the stuff we purchase. Our treasures may be the things/activities we give our time and effort to, especially if it is more time and effort than we give to God. Our treasure may be our savings or retirement account. It's good to think ahead, be prepared and plan to take care of ourselves when we retire, but investments can fail, big expenses can drain us financially and all can be lost. We must be careful we are putting our trust and value in God, not our savings.
Question 2 - How can we keep the light in us?
We are a vessel for light. The more broken we are, the more light gets out to share with the world. We must fill our vessel daily/hourly through prayer, study and meditation, by believing and trusting in God.
Question 3 - Who or what competes to be our master?
So many things!!! Anything we obey rather than God. This could be our job, spouse, children, presidents, food and other addictions, money, etc...
Friday, November 4, 2016
Psalm 86:4 - Trust brings joy
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
for I put my trust in you.
On Wednesday night in Ladies class at church, we are studying One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Last week we talked about how when we trust God, we are given joy. The verse today echos this. When we trust God, we are giving up control and worry. In return we are able to relax and see the good in all things. We can be thankful for all things: for plenty and not enough, for health and sickness. I trust you God!
Lord, thank you for giving us joy. Please help us trust in you. Amen.
for I put my trust in you.
On Wednesday night in Ladies class at church, we are studying One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. Last week we talked about how when we trust God, we are given joy. The verse today echos this. When we trust God, we are giving up control and worry. In return we are able to relax and see the good in all things. We can be thankful for all things: for plenty and not enough, for health and sickness. I trust you God!
Lord, thank you for giving us joy. Please help us trust in you. Amen.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Psalm 62:8 - I Trust You God
Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Sometimes my mind just races 1000 miles an hour. It seems impossible to sit quietly and focus on God. Sometimes I am anxious about something and can't seem to focus on anything else. A wise teacher once told me to use a mantra. For me he chose, "I trust you God." In those moments when my mind is racing, I just repeat this over and over in my head. God is my refuge!
Lord, thank you for being our refuge. Please help us to trust you at all times. Amen.
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Sometimes my mind just races 1000 miles an hour. It seems impossible to sit quietly and focus on God. Sometimes I am anxious about something and can't seem to focus on anything else. A wise teacher once told me to use a mantra. For me he chose, "I trust you God." In those moments when my mind is racing, I just repeat this over and over in my head. God is my refuge!
Lord, thank you for being our refuge. Please help us to trust you at all times. Amen.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Psalm 59:16 - Ending with praise
But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
As happens many times in the Psalms, this Psalm is about David's enemies trying to kill him, but always, without fail, he ends his songs with praise and trust. He is secure in the Lord.
Lord, thank you for being our fortress and refuge. Please help us to always sing praise to you in all circumstances. Amen.
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.
As happens many times in the Psalms, this Psalm is about David's enemies trying to kill him, but always, without fail, he ends his songs with praise and trust. He is secure in the Lord.
Lord, thank you for being our fortress and refuge. Please help us to always sing praise to you in all circumstances. Amen.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Psalm 58:7 - Wicked Rulers
Let them vanish like water that flows away;
when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.
This Psalm focuses on wicked rulers. David acknowledges wicked rulers, but he knows they will vanish and be swept away. He asks God to foil their plans. They have no real power, so we have nothing to fear. Ultimately God is the only ruler who maters.
Lord, thank you for being our one true ruler. Please help us to trust in you, Amen.
when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.
This Psalm focuses on wicked rulers. David acknowledges wicked rulers, but he knows they will vanish and be swept away. He asks God to foil their plans. They have no real power, so we have nothing to fear. Ultimately God is the only ruler who maters.
Lord, thank you for being our one true ruler. Please help us to trust in you, Amen.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Psalm 56:3 - When I am _____, I put my trust in you.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
When I am anxious, I put my trust in you.
When I am sad, I put my trust in you.
When I am sick, I put my trust in you.
When I am angry, I put my trust in you.
When I am betrayed, I put my trust in you.
When I am marginalized, I put my trust in you.
When I am belittled, I put my trust in you.
When I am hurt, I put my trust in you.
When I am depressed, I put my trust in you.
When I am worried, I put my trust in you.
When I am happy, I put my trust in you.
When I am loved, I put my trust in you.
When I am comfortable, I put my trust in you.
When I am ______, I put my trust in you.
Amen.
When I am anxious, I put my trust in you.
When I am sad, I put my trust in you.
When I am sick, I put my trust in you.
When I am angry, I put my trust in you.
When I am betrayed, I put my trust in you.
When I am marginalized, I put my trust in you.
When I am belittled, I put my trust in you.
When I am hurt, I put my trust in you.
When I am depressed, I put my trust in you.
When I am worried, I put my trust in you.
When I am happy, I put my trust in you.
When I am loved, I put my trust in you.
When I am comfortable, I put my trust in you.
When I am ______, I put my trust in you.
Amen.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Psalm 52:8 - Flourishing
But I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God’s unfailing love
for ever and ever.
Thank you God for allowing me to flourish in your house. I trust in you. Amen.
flourishing in the house of God;
I trust in God’s unfailing love
for ever and ever.
Thank you God for allowing me to flourish in your house. I trust in you. Amen.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Psalm 37:3-4 -The good life
Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Do good and good will come to you.
Lord, thank you for being so good to us. Please help us to trust you an do good. Amen.
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Do good and good will come to you.
Lord, thank you for being so good to us. Please help us to trust you an do good. Amen.
Monday, August 8, 2016
Psalm 33:18 - The eyes of the Lord
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
God sees me. He knows my thoughts, my struggles, my opportunities. I fear him and hope in his unfailing love, so I trust him. Sometimes I think I have to beg him for his attention, but I don't have to, he sees me.
Lord, thank you for seeing us. Please help us to trust you. Amen.
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
God sees me. He knows my thoughts, my struggles, my opportunities. I fear him and hope in his unfailing love, so I trust him. Sometimes I think I have to beg him for his attention, but I don't have to, he sees me.
Lord, thank you for seeing us. Please help us to trust you. Amen.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Psalm 21:6 - The joy of your presence
Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
This verse is speaking to God of a king who has great trust in the Lord. Right now I need joy. I'm letting the stuff of this world cloud my joy in the presence of the Lord. I need to remember the unending blessings God has granted me and put my trust in him, not myself or my possessions (yesterday's verse is still working on me). "The joy of the Lord is my strength!" (Neh. 8:10)
Lord, thank you for your blessings and the joy your presence gives us. Please help us to be glad with that joy and trust only in you. Amen.
This verse is speaking to God of a king who has great trust in the Lord. Right now I need joy. I'm letting the stuff of this world cloud my joy in the presence of the Lord. I need to remember the unending blessings God has granted me and put my trust in him, not myself or my possessions (yesterday's verse is still working on me). "The joy of the Lord is my strength!" (Neh. 8:10)
Lord, thank you for your blessings and the joy your presence gives us. Please help us to be glad with that joy and trust only in you. Amen.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Psalm 20:7 - It's a matter of trust
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
How do you determine if something is an idol in your life? Can you live without it? Is this where you go when you are having trouble? Is this your "place" of safety and security? Does the comfort and feeling it offers satisfy you like nothing else? The only thing deserving this level of adoration in our lives is God. Our trust needs to lie only in him.
Lord, thank you for offering us yourself as the perfect subject of worship and adoration. Please help us to recognize the idols in our lives and to remove them from their pedestals. Amen.
How do you determine if something is an idol in your life? Can you live without it? Is this where you go when you are having trouble? Is this your "place" of safety and security? Does the comfort and feeling it offers satisfy you like nothing else? The only thing deserving this level of adoration in our lives is God. Our trust needs to lie only in him.
Lord, thank you for offering us yourself as the perfect subject of worship and adoration. Please help us to recognize the idols in our lives and to remove them from their pedestals. Amen.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Psalm 18:16 - Rescue
He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
The first few verses of Psalm 18 talk about God's power and glory. The next group of verses (16-29) focus on how God rescues us. I love in verse 19 it says, "he rescued me because he delighted in me." I've seen the word delighted a few times in scripture, referring to how God feels about us. It feels nice to be "delighted in." God knows where we are. He knows when we need rescued. He loves us and wants us to put our trust in him so that he can rescue us.
Lord, thank you for rescuing us. Please help us to always trust in you. Amen.
he drew me out of deep waters.
The first few verses of Psalm 18 talk about God's power and glory. The next group of verses (16-29) focus on how God rescues us. I love in verse 19 it says, "he rescued me because he delighted in me." I've seen the word delighted a few times in scripture, referring to how God feels about us. It feels nice to be "delighted in." God knows where we are. He knows when we need rescued. He loves us and wants us to put our trust in him so that he can rescue us.
Lord, thank you for rescuing us. Please help us to always trust in you. Amen.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Psalm 13:1 - How long?
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
Sometimes we feel like God has abandoned us. We have prayed and heard nothing. Things are not getting better. David felt like this over and over in the Psalms. In this psalm, he starts with this verse, but ends by saying "But I trust in your unfailing love" and singing God's praises (v. 5-6). God can handle our frustration, but ultimately we must trust and honor him in all things at all times.
Lord, thank you for listening to us, even when we are frustrated with you. Please help us to trust and honor you in all things and wait on your timing. Amen.
How long will you hide your face from me?
Sometimes we feel like God has abandoned us. We have prayed and heard nothing. Things are not getting better. David felt like this over and over in the Psalms. In this psalm, he starts with this verse, but ends by saying "But I trust in your unfailing love" and singing God's praises (v. 5-6). God can handle our frustration, but ultimately we must trust and honor him in all things at all times.
Lord, thank you for listening to us, even when we are frustrated with you. Please help us to trust and honor you in all things and wait on your timing. Amen.
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