"But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, for You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress." -Psalm 59:16 (NASB)
Some days just don't start out as we plan them to. Today happened to be one of those days. A restless night without enough sleep. Waking in the wee hours of the morning to a cold house because the furnace had accidentally been turned off. Arriving at work with a list of things to do, only to be pulled in three directions other than accomplishing what was on the list. Dealing with people who want you to be two places at once. All that before 8 a.m. and then there was the meeting after work that I was not looking forward to attending. What to do?
Psalm 59:16 tells you exactly what to do when you face one of those days! Sing for joy in the morning, remembering God's love and strength. Pray and call on God to sustain you through whatever you will experience. Rely on God's power and presence as your stronghold and refuge. God will never leave you, so stay close to Him!
My day got better. I cleared my mind and thanked God that the issues of the morning were manageable. I listened to praise music on the way to my meeting and prayed that I would have the wisdom I needed. As for the meeting I was dreading? Smooth sailing thanks to God!
If you're having one of "those days", remember Psalm 59:16. Start off the day, or stop and "restart" the day, with a prayer and a song of praise for God's strength, then rely on Him to carry you through any difficulties you may face. In the end, you can look back at the stronghold and refuge that is God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for always being there for me. Thank You for being loving and strong. Please sustain me through whatever I face. Give me the wisdom and patience to seek your will. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
Psalm 59:16 tells you exactly what to do when you face one of those days! Sing for joy in the morning, remembering God's love and strength. Pray and call on God to sustain you through whatever you will experience. Rely on God's power and presence as your stronghold and refuge. God will never leave you, so stay close to Him!
My day got better. I cleared my mind and thanked God that the issues of the morning were manageable. I listened to praise music on the way to my meeting and prayed that I would have the wisdom I needed. As for the meeting I was dreading? Smooth sailing thanks to God!
If you're having one of "those days", remember Psalm 59:16. Start off the day, or stop and "restart" the day, with a prayer and a song of praise for God's strength, then rely on Him to carry you through any difficulties you may face. In the end, you can look back at the stronghold and refuge that is God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for always being there for me. Thank You for being loving and strong. Please sustain me through whatever I face. Give me the wisdom and patience to seek your will. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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