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Rest | Psalm 116:5-7

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Saturday Scripture

Psalm 116:5-7

The Lord is gracious and righteous;
    our God is full of compassion.

The Lord protects the unwary;
    when I was brought low, he saved me.

Return to your rest, my soul,
    for the Lord has been good to you.

 

Prayer

Papa God,
You are gracious, righteous, compassionate, and just. You are good and your goodness to me is overwhelming. When my spirit is at unrest, help me remember the ways you’ve been good to me in the past. Give me peace of mind that your hand is at work even if the world seems to be falling a part. I trust you and love you with all that I am!

Great reminder in Psalm 116:7 – Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

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Come & Talk with Me | Psalm 27:7-10

Come and talk with me Psalm 27

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 27:7-10

Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
    Be merciful and answer me!
My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
    And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Do not turn your back on me.
    Do not reject your servant in anger.
    You have always been my helper.
Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
    O God of my salvation!
 Even if my father and mother abandon me,
    the Lord will hold me close.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the psalms and the beautiful words they speak to your character. No matter what circumstance I face, I know you are there and in control. I take comfort knowing you want me to talk to you and draw near to you. Thank you for your constant protection and provision. You are enough!

My heart has heard you say, ‘Come & talk with me.’ Psalm 27:8

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Pure Heart | Psalm 51:10

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Saturday Scripture

Psalm 51:10

Prayer

God, renew my heart. Renew my spirit. Make it steadfast. Make it beat for your glory. Ma my thoughts and actions bring you glory. Help me examine my heart and get rid of the parts that are hindering me from you.

When was the last time you did a heart examination? Psalm 51:10 @TriciaGoyer

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I Will Not Fear | Psalm 118:5-6

I will no fear! Psalm 118

Psalm 118:5-6

Out of my distress I called on the LORD;
the LORD answered me and set me free.

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?

 

How can you turn to God when you are afraid?

1. Remember that God is in control … and He has been through history.

Isaiah 46:9-11 says:

“Remember your history, your long and rich history. I am God, the only God you’ve had or ever will have – incomparable, irreplaceable –

From the very beginning telling you what the ending will be,

All along letting you in on what is going to happen,

Assuring you, ‘I’m in this for the long haul, I’ll do exactly what I set out to do.'”

 

Sometimes Bible Stories are hard to understand after all those people lived in a different time in history in a different culture, yet what they do display is God’s faithfulness. God can be trusted. One of the best things we can do when we’re afraid is to lift our eyes off the scary things around us and imagine God in heaven, sitting on his throne, in complete control. Then, with this image in our minds, the next best thing we can do is pray. Sometimes God will change the situation, but if we’re open to it God will always change our hearts.

 

2. Remember that God is taking care of things more than we can see or know.

As physical beings, we often what to see physical answers, but I’m always amazed when time passes and I discover amazing God was working behind the scenes, answering my prayers in greater ways than I could ever imagine. One example is the adoption of our kids. God put adoption on my heart, and I was so discouraged when things didn’t move as quickly as I’d hoped. I feared that we wouldn’t be able to grow our family in this way. I feared all my prayers were falling on deaf ears.

Yet, after we met the children that I now called mine, I know that my waiting-time made it possible for their need for our family and our desire for more children to intersect. And as we both share about our fear-filled times of waiting that God was at work all along. He heard my prayers, and He heard theirs, too. God was caring for all of us by forcing us to wait. His behind-the-scenes work was for our greater good.

 

 

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the comforting reminder–you, the Lord of heaven and of earth, are on my side. How quick I am to doubt your providence and plan, even though you always answer my prayers and bring me through every trial. Take away my fear and give me the confidence and strength that can only come from you. I love you so much and am so grateful to be your child!

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear! Psalm 118:5-6 is @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week

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Many Wonders | Psalm 40:5

psalm 40: many are the wonders of God!

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 40:5

Many, Lord my God,
are the wonders you have done,
the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you;
were I to speak and tell of your deeds,
they would be too many to declare.

Prayer

Dear God,
Where do I even begin to describe your greatness? Thank you for the countless blessings you’ve given me in this life and the work you continue to do each day in me. May I always respond in gratitude and humility and praise!

Many are the wonders you have done. #Psalm 40:5 @TriciaGoyer

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Clap for Joy! | Psalm 47:1

Clap for joy! Psalm 47:1

Saturday Scripture

Psalm 47:1

Come, everyone, and clap your hands for joy! Shout to God with joyful praise!

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
You are so good! I have endless reasons to celebrate and they are all because of you. Thank you for saving me, for your limitless grace, your creativity, your power, for your Word, for community with others, and so much more. You have blessed me more than I can fully know. May my life be a reflection of the joy and love I have because of YOU!

Clap your hands for joy! @TriciaGoyer’s verse of the week is Psalm 47:1

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Mealtime Devotions | Got Milk? {Plus a Giveaway!}

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Mealtime Prayer:

Pray the Bible from Psalm 125:15-16. (Have one person read one line, then read the next line together.)

Reading: The eyes of all look to you.
Response: And you give them their food at the proper time.
Reading: You open your hand.
Response: And satisfy the desires of every living thing.

Appetizer:

Did you know that cows are good for more than milk and steaks? What else comes from cows? (Basketballs are made from cowhides. Crayons come from cow fat!)

Main Course:

 

Follow the milk on your table backward to see where it comes from. Your parents may buy milk at the store, but how does it get there? Where do delivery drivers get it? How does the dairy get out of the cows? What do cows need to produce milk? Who made the grass that cows eat? Who made the sunshine and rain that makes the grass grow? God is responsible for the milk in your glass. The same is true for every other food. God is the ultimate provider!

Table Talk:

  • What else ultimately comes from God?
  • Follow some other things backward. Where did your T-shirt come from? What about your stereo or TV?
  • How do things like friendship, happiness, and safety lead back to God?

Vitamins & Minerals:

[God] has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy (Acts 14:17).

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Joy in Your Presence | Psalm 16:11

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Saturday Scripture

 

Psalm 16:11

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

 

Prayer

Papa God, thank you for guiding me through this life. Help me cling to your Word and rely on the Holy Spirit for wisdom. In you, there is overwhelming and glorious joy!

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence #psalm @TriciaGoyer

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Rejoice & Be Glad | Psalm 118:24

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Saturday Scripture

 

Psalm 118:24

 

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

 

Prayer

Father God, I am amazed at your creativity and intricate design. Thank you for each and every day, even the bad days. Help me look for the beauty of each day and praise you for it!

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us REJOICE & be GLAD in it” Psalm 34:14 @TriciaGoyer

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Close to the Brokenhearted

Brokenhearted

Saturday Scripture

 

Psalm 34:18

 

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, only you can heal a broken heart and piece together a shattered spirit. Thank you for being near me in the good times and in the bad. There’s no place I’d rather be than safe in Your all-powerful hands.

 

Where do YOU turn when you’re feeling brokenhearted? Psalm 34:18. @TriciaGoyer

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