Before we were willing to admit that we were powerless over our dependencies and our lives were unmanageable, there may have been a time when we really wanted to do good but were unable to do so. Many of us cried out to God, even though we were unsure that He existed, and asked Him for help. Did He hear us? Was He on our side? If the Lord had not been on our side, we would have remained under the power of our enemy who was seeking to destroy us.
If the Lord had not been on our side (let all Israel admit it), if the Lord had not been on our side, we would have been swallowed alive by our enemies, destroyed by their anger. We would have drowned beneath the flood of these men’s fury and pride. Blessed be Jehovah who has not let them devour us. We have escaped with our lives as a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare is broken and we are free! Our help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:1-8 TLB)
When our life focus was driven by our own selfish desires we were unable to see the dangers that lay ahead. We sought to get the most pleasure out of life with the least pain. However, the pleasure we sought after did not fulfill its promise to keep us happy, so we needed more of whatever gave us some enjoyment. This became a downward slope that threatened our very existence. At some point we recognized the danger and cried out to God because somewhere in the depths of our soul we knew there was a God who cared about us.
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him. Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. (1 Peter 5:7-8 CEV)
Today, let’s reaffirm our trust in the Lord who made heaven and earth and rely on Him to lead us on the right path.
Prayer: Loving God, Thank You for being on my side. If You are for me, I need fear no one who is against me. Please help me to focus on Your truth in every situation. Amen
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