Passion for Praise: 'Surrounded by Troubles'

Wednesday, July 31, 1946

Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O Lord] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.
— Psalm 138:7-8 NLT

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Psalm 138:8
Devo: Today's Verse
"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands."
Psalm 138:8
Devo: Today's Verse
"The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands."
Works of His Hands
Illustration of Psalm 138:8
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 138:8 -- The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever -- do not abandon the works of your hands.

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 138:7-8 NLT — Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O Lord] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, July 31, 1946

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Restore that Person Gently' (Ga. 6:1)
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Wants Us to Be Compassionate & Generous'
"But whoever has the world’s goods (adequate resources), and sees his brother in need, but has no compassion for him, how does the love of God live in...."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'The Searcher's Goal' (Mt. 13:45-46)
"[Jesus continued teaching about the Kingdom:] "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a...."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Generosity and Wisdom' (Acts 11:29-30)
"[Because of the prophesied famine,] the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as...."

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise