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1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

6 When I remember thee upon my bed and meditate on thee in the night watches.

7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.

9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.

10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.

11 But the king shall rejoice in God; everyone that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

 

In these beautiful passages we are encouraged to reflect upon God and all of the blessings he bestows upon us. As the first passage says, we were like the desert prior to receiving Him, but now, through Him alone, we have been given deepest refreshment. These passages highlight that He is the fundamental part of our existence and will uphold us in times of suffering and provide eternal life. Ultimately there is no place for fear as He has won.

Allison Montgomery

Yes5olias1@yahoo.com

 

Prayer Concern - For those dealing with fear- that they will be completely calmed in Him.

Alternative scriptures: Matthew 24: 29-36 and Joel 3: 9-21