October 28

Psalm 118:25
O LORD, do save, we beseech You; O LORD, we beseech You, do send prosperity!

My first thoughts of hearing "do save" make me think of salvation. But the psalmist has been saved and needs to be saved of something else. When he says "do send prosperity", he is wanting more out of his life. Prosperity: a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune. So even back then people struggled with many of the same things that we do. They didn't have the huge financial debts that are easy for all us to accumulate, but they did struggle. So today, I will claim to the verse that the Psalmist prayed and believe that God does want more for me, He is the only one that can make it happen. First of all we must not be stupid and realize that the messes were made by us. Ask God to forgive you for not being responsible with what He has blessed you with, and know that with Him - all things work for good. His blessings will come.

October 27

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions.

Sometimes I don't think we think about God's works are all around us. At this time of the year, we do get to see God actually showing off. The colors that He has created and spread throughout the trees right now is sometimes just breathtaking (well at least to me). I enjoy seeing what He has made for us. Even in the simple things, and look beyond that. Everything that is around us is part of God at work! Thank God for His work (you have family, a home, food...). Everything we have is because of Him. Enjoy His creation.

Just last week I drove up at work and this is what He had just for me to enjoy. I don't know if anybody else noticed, but I did! And I thanked Him for sharing it with Me! He chose me to share it with. I was blessed!! I was reminded that He is here with me, just as He was in the Old Testament when He showed up in a cloud!

October 26

Psalm 119:76
O may Your lovingkindness comfort me, According to Your word to Your servant.

My word that I need more than ever is "Comfort", comfort that can only come from God. He can heal us of all the hurts and disappointments that have come in our lives. He is the one to help restore. Don't forget that comfort will come when we cry out to Him. He wants to be there, and He stands waiting...waiting on us to call upon Him. He has great things in store for us, and whether we like it or not, He has allowed everything that has happened to us for a reason. Embrace it all and know that His ways and plans for you are still His plans and ways. He will get you through it all.

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