Psalm 86:4 “Rejoice the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord I lift up my soul.”
Dear God,
I have all to be thankful for, which gives the desire to gladly sing Your praises and say Hallelujah to Your name.
You love me, and hear my prayers and answer my prayers, and lead me into Your quiet place, beside cool waters and green grass; in a mental sense. This is what I found today in Your inspired words of scripture. As I contemplate various passages, which direct me to You, and then to consider my commitment to You, I receive spiritual food and healing from inspired thoughts spoken and written by Your servants of long ago. King David knew from numerous experiences, as I know, that You could not refuse the prayer of any Your servants, which filled his soul with rejoicing as his mind was lifted up to You. Never is a prayer of repentance from anyone of us, not of the utmost importance, for You want to hear each one. Which is worthy of my continual thanksgiving and praise each day!
I thank You sincerely for salvation through Jesus and that through Jesus I can come to You, the Father God. It is amazing that You Father, love and care for each one of us, with tender love and mercy, as illustrated in Psalm 86:5 “For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.”
I take comfort in the knowledge that You are available to ALL who call upon You. In these modern times, I also believe and know from stories I have heard or read, and from my own personal answered prayers that You answer our earnest prayers, even though the answer may not be directly as we have asked or immediate in nature. 1 Samuel 1: 17 “God in peace, the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked Him.” Hannah was rewarded for her prayer, asked with believing and faith, that she would have a child. After years of not having any longed for children, You, God gave her a baby boy, and she called him Samuel.
Thank You for Your love and compassion for us when our heart is breaking over some issue. Also I give thanks to You, that prayers are heard in all ages and not just for the Bible characters.
Amen