Today's Verse: Psalm 34:8

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
— Psalm 34:8
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Some aspects of faith are indescribable. They can only be experienced and known by doing them. Taste the Lord by obeying him and experiencing his presence. Sample his goodness by doing his will. Lean upon his grace in your times of struggle and sense his nearness. Take refuge in his care as you call upon his name. God longs to bless you as you seek him. Seek refuge in him when facing life's greatest dangers and fears. Draw near to the Lord and obey him so you can taste his presence and find his nearness comforting and reassuring (John 14:21, 23) because the Lord is near (Philippians 4:5-7).

My Prayer...

Please help us, dear Father, to know you and experience your presence more fully in our daily lives. Open our hearts, dear Lord, as we seek your presence and more fully entrust ourselves to your care. Open our eyes to see how gracious you are. Make your home in us and make yourself known to us as we obey you. We long to taste and experience the goodness of your presence. Thank you for hearing our prayer offered in the powerful name of Jesus our Lord as we seek your nearness. Amen.

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