October 2021 week 2

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. — Psalm 34:8

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

Some aspects of faith are indescribable: they can only be experienced and known by doing them. Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care. We are blessed to find him near and take our refuge from life’s greatest dangers and death’s greatest fears.

My Prayer

Help me, dear Father, to know you better. Open my heart, dear Lord, so that I will more fully entrust myself to your care. Open my eyes to see just how gracious you are — not to impress me, but to share in your grace. Thank you for your goodness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Verse of the Day for Thursday,

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. — Psalm 34:7

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

I don’t see him, but I know he’s there! The same angel of the Lord who destroyed Israel’s enemies is now fighting to win the spiritual battle that rages around you and me.

My Prayer

Give me faith, dear Father, to believe that your heavenly messengers are around me to deliver me to you with glory and great joy. Thank you! In Jesus name. Amen.

Verse of the Day for Wednesday,

This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. — Psalm 34:6

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

So few hear the cry of the poor or respond to the plight of the disadvantaged. If we are going to be true children of our Father, his values must become our own, his lost sheep must become our quest. Let’s help others around us who are in need find that when they call to God, they are not forgotten. Let’s be his delivery system of grace.

My Prayer

Gracious and Holy Father, please use me to be a delivery system for your grace. In the name of Jesus, your greatest gift of grace. Amen.

Verse of the Day for Tuesday,

Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. — Psalm 34:5

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

We are like the moon; the glory we show is the reflection of the greater life in our lives that does not originate in us but is a blessing to others through us. Look to God for your hope, your strength, your values, your foundation, your security, and your light.

My Prayer

Father, I look for you and to you. Be near me as I face challenges and temptations. Don’t let the evil one bring me shame because of my sin and weakness. Triumph over evil in my life for your glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Verse of the Day for Monday,

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. — Psalm 34:4

Thoughts on Today’s Verse

Have you sought the LORD lately? Many of us made a commitment to turn all of our lives over to him last week; how have you done at that commitment? God promises wisdom to those who ask and don’t doubt. Have you asked for wisdom recently? Let’s join our hearts together, and with the Spirit’s help, let’s seek our Father so that we can honor and glorify him, finding our blessing in his presence.

My Prayer

Majesty on high, the Holy One of Israel, my Father and my God, I seek you with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. I want to know you more completely. I want to fully respond to your leading and your will in my life. Be near me today. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Min. Jean