Today's Verse: Psalm 31:1

Sunday, July 31, 2005

In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
— Psalm 31:1

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When all the clutter is stripped away, what is your real hope?
When you push aside the diplomas, awards, accolades, and honors, what is the basis of your significance?
Only one source for hope and only one basis of significance is trustworthy. Only One endures forever! Only our Father in heaven guarantees that the significance of our life endures. So let's place our hope in the ^LORD.^ Let's see him as our refuge. Let's trust that he will deliver us because he is righteous and we have placed our hopes in him.

My Prayer...

O Lord, God and Redeemer of our Fathers, Keeper of your many promises, thank you for allowing us to place our hope, future, and significance in your hands. Give us the courage and the confidence to know that you will not let us be put to shame, but will share with us your righteousness and claim us as your special possession on that day we stand in your presence in glory. In Jesus' name, we anticipate that day as we pray. Amen.

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3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Taking Refuge
Illustration of Psalm 31:1
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 31:1 -- In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
Be My Rock of Protection
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For the Honor of Your Name
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Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 31:1 — In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

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About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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