I find there will be at least one promise, but usually numbers of promises from God, on any subject that I need at any given time and situation. There are many different needs such as for comfort, instruction and affirmation, and I thank God for the promises that addresses these needs. Of course I do not know every promise amongst over a thousand to choose from. The next 3 are just a few that I have found so very helpful, in my life and Christian walk.
Deuteronomy 31: 8 “O Lord, You Yourself go before me and will be with me; You will never leave me nor forsake me. I will not be afraid or be dismayed.” Sometimes it is easy to forget that God knows about me at all times, and His care is over me; whether that is for travel, new plans, enterprises, experiences, traumatic times or health issues. I am thankful that through persevering prayer in times of worry or reoccurring doubt, God does get my mind to be in accord with His promises.
It is so good also to claim God’s promises in faith and belief, after I have prayed, but before the answer has yet come. Then it is good for my mind and soul to praise God, for answered prayer, as well as for blessings that come my way every day, as does day follow night.
2 Samuel 22: 2 – 4 “O Lord, You are my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; O God, You are my rock, I will take refuge in You. You are my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge – my Saviour; You save me from violence. I call on You, Lord; You are worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.” I can see the author of Samuel called upon God for protection, due to his intimate knowledge and relationship with God. I acknowledge it is important for me to also have an intimate knowledge of God as well as a relationship with Him, and freely call out to Him in times of need. Then because I know and love Almighty God, I will want to do as He requests of someone who wants to be His special child.
King David took his relationship with his God seriously and for most of his life, sort God in love and obedience; and had realized much blessing, guidance and protection, which God loves to do for all His loving true spiritual children. Psalm 51: 10 – 12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.”
Even after grievous sin, and departure from Your clean, honest and obedient way, this previously faithful follower of You, saw His need and repented freely, and was forgiven, through Your amazing generous mercy and grace. I am glad for this revelation in the Psalms, because it is another promise, that I if and when needed, can be led to truly repent and know that You will surely receive me and restore me to Yourself, as was the case for King David. I give thanks to You my God.