Gods Care: Psalm 63:7-8

smooth blue aster

⁷Because you have helped me, I sing in the shadow of your wings. ⁸I hold on to you tightly. Your powerful right hand takes good care of me.
Psalm 63:7-8 (NIVR)

⁷ because you have always been my help. In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.⁸I cling to you, and your hand keeps me safe.
Psalm 63:7-8 (GNT)

Safety, security, comfort, and care are found nestled under the shadow of God’s wing. Happiness abounds, and we cling tightly, singing with joy for we are God’s people. God takes care of us. We are safe in His powerful hands and surrounded by His unconditional love. Jesus is our help in times of need and our hope for days to come. Our salvation.

When have you recieved God’s help and care?

Prayer: Our heavenly Father, we thank you for your help and your guidance. Lord, we praise You for Your care of us. Like the bright blossoms of the aster, we lift our faces toward you. We sing with joy because you love us and take care of us. Let us reflect your glory like the flower petals reflect sunlight. Teach us to rest in your safety Lord, and spread Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen

Strength and Peace: Psalm 29:11

Vinca blooms after rain

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 NIV

This verse speaks of qualities many are searching for. Strength to continue through the next hour, day, week, or year. Often we rely on our capabilities instead of asking God for strength. Asking God for His strength and assistance leads to peace. As Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you (John 14:17a).” If you need strength or peace, ask Jesus.

Where do you find peace during the holidays?

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for your many blessing teach us to go to You for strength. Your sunshine and rain bring blossoms to plants. Teach us, in turn, to rely on You, so our peace grows and blooms. Like the tranquil beauty of the white vinca flowers, help us to be serene in Your unconditional love. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen

My Light: Psalm 27:1

Illuminate Me:

Dear Lord, Thank you for being my light and my salvation. Let your light illuminate my path. Let my faith shine before others like the sunlit petals of the daisy. Open my heart like a blossom and show me the way. In Jesus name. Amen

Ask: Matthew 7:7

Butterfly Weed, but really to beautiful to be called a weed. The butterflies love it.

Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)

⁷“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Counsel: Psalm 32:8

Psalm 32: 7-8 (NIV)

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. ⁸I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Rest: Psalm 62:5

Psalm 62:5-8

⁵ Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. ⁶ Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. ⁷ My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. ⁸ Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

*Thanks to Jackie for the lovely zinnia and butterfly photo.