Day 141 

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26) We all come to the end ourselves, when we don’t feel we can go any farther. But the Psalmist discovered that when his strength was gone and his heart was giving up that God was there to be his strength. Let this be your confidence, let God strengthen your mind and emotions to go forward. Know that God is committed to you and has made Himself your rightful portion; He has given you the right to have Him with you forever!

Day 140 

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (Psalm 9:9) God is our refuge and stronghold. If you are oppressed and going through troubles God will be your fortress. He Himself will surround you and keep you safe. The weaker you are the stronger He is. The more oppressed and overwhelmed you feel the more certain you can be of God being there for you. Take the stand of faith today, no matter how heavy the oppression may seem to be, that you will take refuge in the Lord; God will be your stronghold in your time of trouble.  

Day 139 

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever- present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) We all face trouble in our life but God is always there to help us in our trouble. God helps us by being a safe place in which we can find rest and renewal for our souls. He helps us by giving us His strength to both endure and overcome. No matter what you are facing now remember this: God is your ever-present and unfailing help; you can depend on Him to always be present and always ready to see you through it all.

Day 138 

In Psalm 63:7 the Psalmist writes, “The Lord is with me; he is my helper.” Because God is with me he will help me, and he will help me because He is with me. However you look at it God is both with you and He helps you. Both of these truths give you an anchor for your faith and confidence in the face of adversity; God is with you and He will help you with what you are going through. Meditate on this great promise and let the reality of it bring peace and hope to your soul. You are not alone, God is with you and He Himself with help you.

Day 137 

“I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.” (Psalm 63:8) The Psalmist confesses his complete dependence on God. He describes a child clinging to its mother in times of trouble, the child will hold on tightly knowing that she is holding him securely and firmly in her hand. This is faith at its grassroots; us just holding on desperately to God while He holds us safely in His hand. So, let go of anything, or anyone, you have been clinging to in hopes that they would keep you safe in your times trouble and start clinging on to Jesus. Put your trust in Him because He will uphold you in His hand and He will never let you go.

Day 136 

“Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.” (Psalm 63:7) The Psalmist evokes the image of an eaglet singing securely under the wings it’s mother’s wings. When you know the power of the one who is your helper you can live at peace. Like the eaglet you, too, can rest secure under the wings of the Almighty because He is your helper and there is no problem that He cannot see you through. Sing a song of praise today and give thanks to One who is your help.

Day 135 

“Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” (Psalm 54:4) David testifies the fact that God is the one who sustains; God is a personal helper. God gets involved with our lives because He loves us. His Spirit gives us life and strength in all that we go through. But the Psalmist is not only relating a fact, he is praising God for His goodness to him. You need to declare the truth about God’s care for you as joyful praise. Let your soul be reminded again today that God Himself is your help and that He will lovingly and faithfully sustain you through whatever your day may bring you.

Day 134 

“You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.” (Psalm 18:35) God loves us and He loves to help us. God’s predisposition to help us is our shield and protection while His hand is holding on to us to give us strength. No matter where you are or what you are going through, God has made Himself your shield and your strength. Be encouraged today and let your faith rest in God because His help will make you great!

Day 133 

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (Psalm 37:23-34) The Psalmist puts it so beautifully, the Lord holds us up even when we stumble and helps us find a firm footing. Things happen to us in life that throw us off course or make us default into old behavior patterns. But if you keep your heart on the Lord, even though you stumble, He will get you back on track. Take a moment today to get your bearing in God and thank Him for holding you up as you find your footing in faith again; He is ready to uphold you in His hands.

Day 132 

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psalm 5:22) The promise is clear, if you cast your concerns on the Lord He himself will sustain you; God himself will be your strength. Don’t carry your burdens by yourself and in your own power, hand them over to the Lord and let His strength hold up and guide you through your day. Ask God to identify the issues that are weighing you down and then give them over to Him; God will take your concerns and replace them with His peace, you will not be shaken.