October 27

God, clear my name. Plead my case against the unjust charges of these ungodly workers of wickedness. Deliver me from these lying degenerates. For you are where my strength comes from and my protector, so why would you leave me now“? Psalm 43:1-2a (TPT)

We all get into situations from time to time that we would rather not be in; should never be in; don’t know how we got in! Often when that happens, despite how much we need support, it seems that everyone else runs out!

Yet here is a promise faithful and true—the God Who loves you, understands you, and created you—has absolutely no intention of leaving you. As a matter of fact, He will remain with you always, through the good and the bad, and He is the One Who will fight for you. 

Others may fight against us and we can be known to fight against ourselves, but God is for you, divinely loved and chosen one. Never doubt that to be true. He understands the pain, the fear, the struggle, and regret. Even now you can pick up those broken pieces, place them in His hands, and begin anew.

He is your strength, beloved, when you are weak. Your vision when you cannot see, and your hope when your heart is heavy. He is the God Who makes things turn out right, and abiding with you, close and caring—faithful, kind, generous, and true—He will always see you though. 

Prayer:

Jesus, I thank You that even now, You alone are my Strength and my Song. My Ever-Present Help in times of trouble. You are the One I can run to, turn to, and hide in, for You are always there.

I may not have always seen it, and at times have struggled to believe it, but today, Lord, as an act of my will, and with a grateful heart, I receive it, in the fullness of all that means.

Gracious God, loving and kind, I place myself under the protection of Your divine defence. May I dwell here always, safe, in the arms of love. The battle and the victory, belongs to You.