Courage #24

The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; give me understanding, and I shall live. I cry out with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes.
I cry out to You; save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.
I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word.
My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.
Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O LORD, revive me according to Your justice.
They draw near who follow after wickedness; they are far from Your law. You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are truth. Concerning Your testimonies, I have known of old that You have founded them forever.
Consider my affliction and deliver me, for I do not forget Your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.

Psalms 119:144-154, www.solascriptura.com

Father, we admit that we are not courageous, in and of ourselves, when it comes to coping with wickedness and the evil powers that exist. We feel pressed upon by sinful communicators and sinful people who we know are created in Your image. They may have lost their way and they may be lacking in the courage they need in order to change the way they live, but we pray for their souls and that they will yet seek You.

When we feel afflicted You have taught us that we can look to You for deliverance. Our courage does not come from our own strength but from Your presence in our hearts. We know You will never require us to cope with the power of Satan. You promise to be there for us if we but rely upon You. Bless us this day with Your Holy presence, we pray, amen.

Bruce Caldwell