Day 68: The Eye of the Lord

Today turned out to be a pretty good day despite a few minor glitches. But I can't lie... the past few days have been a little tougher than usual. I've been working through a few personal issues (no worries, I'm okay), and my mind has been racing at times, and not always in the right directions. Despite this, I have been fighting to stay as close to God as possible. After reading a few articles in places I normally wouldn't have scanned over, I felt better. Getting a fresh perspective on faith and perseverance can be a spiritual boost. I know I'm only human and I know that I can't do everything, but God can, and I am determined to stay true to Him and follow His Word and trust that He and His Son, Jesus Christ, will see me through all for the better.

Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
~Psalm 33: 18-22 (KJV)

I fear the Lord. I fear what He can do. He controls EVERYTHING--it would be pretty dumb not to fear Him! But the Lord is merciful, and He loves His children unconditionally (which is exactly how we should love Him). While it isn't always easy, I will always trust the Lord and what He has planned for me, and be forever faithful to God Almighty and His Son. Jesus Christ died so that I wouldn't have to. God provides me with everything that He knows that I need exactly when He knows that I need it. I don't care how difficult it is--I PROMISE THAT I WILL BELIEVE AND TRUST IN THE LORD GOD FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN!!! He is my shield, my armor, my light, my beacon, my compass, my Guide, my Teacher, my Defender, my Savior, and my Father (just to name a few). God does so much--and is so much--for me and thousands upon thousands of others all over the world. I wouldn't be here (on several accounts) if it wasn't for Him. I know that any and all obstacles that arise in my path are there for an important reason known only to God, but I do know that if I trust in God and be patient, He will show me a way over (or around or through or even under) each obstacle. Many of these alternate routes will take time, but it's the journey God leads us on that shapes us and prepares us for the destination--Heaven. All I can do--all any of us can do--is trust in the Lord, for He is the only one who can take us where we need to be and show us what it truly means to be happy, blessed, content, and loved.

Lord in Heaven, thank You for this day. I am so sorry that I have been difficult the past few days, and falling into a bit of a rut, but Lord, I can tell You right now that I do NOT want to be like that. I want to live by Your Word and follow You and Your Son and do what You have planned for me. I cannot imagine a life without You, Lord. You are my Rock, my Tower of Strength, my Guiding Light. Lord, I know that You will see me through this current trial (and all trials that are yet to come), and I trust You completely with all my heart and soul. Lord, I ask that You please watch over my family, friends, and pets; please bless them and keep them safe, strong, happy, and healthy. Please do the same for those who defend Your name, Your Word, and this country; I ask that You please bless them with courage and strength, and please bring them home safely. Please watch over their family and friends, and may they be blessed with peace, serenity, and strength in times of separation and/or loss. Please watch over and guide those who need Your guidance most; please bless them with good Christian family members and/or friends whom You can work through to bring them to You. Please, Lord, in Jesus' precious name, keep Satan out of my life and out of the lives of my family members and friends. Please keep Your gentle but strong hand over us. Lord, please cleanse me of my sins, for I am so imperfect. Please continue to guide me and help me to become a better person--please guide my hands, my head, and my heart to do only good things that glorify Your name, Lord. Please continue to bless me as You always have. Please strengthen me and bless me with serenity and peace and love. Whatever You have planned for me, Lord, I will gladly obey! I love You, Lord, with all of my heart and soul and being, and I will continue to love, trust, obey, praise, and follow You unconditionally forever and ever and ever. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.