Passage of the Day:
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
31 For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? 32 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. 33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.34 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
35 You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. 36 You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way, Psalm 18:30-36.
Reflection:
These words of David have been called by some the Runner’s Prayer. As a lowly shepherd, David regularly moved his sheep to new fields to find green grass to graze upon. This constant travel meant walking upon rugged and uneven terrain. Since hiking boats hadn’t been invented yet, David likely wore scandals which made twisting or turning your ankle a daily occurrence. While the context of Psalm 18 was written after God rescued David from the jealous hands of King Saul, the degree to which David trusted down was so vast that even his steps were lifted up to God.
Prayerful Action:
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? – Psalm 56:3-4
Building Up Bible Believing Behaviors:
I wore a soft cast on my ankle for several years after my reconstruction surgery in high school. I didn’t know if I was going to be able to fully run again or compete in any sports for the rest of my life. Despite being an infant Christian, this time of uncertainty led me to trust in the Lord like never before. As the bleeding stopped and pain subsided, I trusted God to do a miracle in my life. By the end of college, 5 years later, I regained full function of my ankle and was even offered a roster spot to play professional Ultimate Frisbee with the local team in Philadelphia. Although I declined this offer, this is the power of trusting God in times of uncertainty.
Song of the Day:
Whenever you begin to see progress, light on the other side the tunnel, trusting in God becomes a daily habit. Although you may be tempted to take the wheel back from God into your own hands, follow the advice from Lauren Daigle to trust the Lord.
by Jay Mankus
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