Day 95: Defense

In all honesty, I've felt a little stuck lately. Maybe it's because it's summer--things are more laid-back. Don't get me wrong, I like summer and I'm thankful for the decrease in work, but it's made me feel like I don't do much that's really worth while. Am I supposed to go out and search for something good to do or am I supposed to wait for God to bring something to me? It's difficult to know for sure. Lord, I humbly ask that You please reveal the next step in Your plan for me, whatever that may be. Only You know exactly what is right for me, and I certainly can't do this on my own. I just don't know enough--no being does but You.

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
~Psalm 20:1-9 (KJV)

God listens. He knows how we feel and what we think, and He understands our words regardless of what language(s) we speak. I've said it countless times before and I will say it again: God knows what is best for us. Even though we His children may know this, we still need to be wise enough to ask Him to show us the way we need to go at each turn in our lives. If we don't, we may start to think that we can attain the best on our own which is far from the truth. With God, we will always receive what is best for us no matter what because God can do anything. God lifts us up and sets us above all others even though we as sinners don't deserve it. But God loves us unconditionally. He is our only unfailing defense. He loves us so much that He gave up His one and only son, Jesus Christ, for all of our sakes. That's amazing. That's true love.

Lord, thank You so much for everything. Thank You for showing me the way down Your path. Thank You for all of those You have placed in my life. Please watch over my family, friends, and pets; I ask that You please bless them and keep them safe and strong, happy and healthy. Lord, please watch over the men and women who currently defend or have defended Your name and this country; please bless them and bring them home safely. Please watch over their families and friends and bless them with peace and strength in times of separation and/or loss. Lord, please watch over all those who need strength, defense, love, and guidance; please keep them safe and bless them with family members and/or friends whom You can work through to bring them to and keep them on Your path. Lord, please watch over those who are less fortunate, and may we be ever mindful of them so that they may be in our prayers and share our blessings with them. Lord, I ask that You please cleanse me of my sins and continue to guide me down Your path. I humbly ask that you please continue to reveal Your plan to me one step at a time so that I may continue to learn and grow in You, my Heavenly Father, and Your Son Jesus. Please guide my heart, Lord, and teach me how to share Your love with others. Lord, I love You with all of my heart and soul and I always will no matter what. I will follow You, Lord, forever and ever and I shall never let You go. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.