Some days are better than others but no day is better than today... to welcome and receive what you need to flourish. Psalm 96
Mercy and truth...
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth. Psalm 25:10
MERCY (God's Useful Goodness) why and how you are here and on the path. Because of the unfailing mercy of God. In spite of us — it's of Him, through Him and for Him.
TRUTH (God's Useful Guidance) what you're on the path for and the direction you go on the path. Prove and demonstrate what is that... perfect will of God.
Psalm 25:10 Psalm 143:7-8 Romans 12:1-2 (by the mercies of God you are here, this is of Him, through Him and for Him. Now be transformed through the truth to prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
You cannot remove neither element from the path or you'll be of no effect and useless as a dead man.
"O Lord, be gracious to us... we have waited for You. Be our arm (our strength and help and stability and guidance) every morning, our salvation (our defense, deliverance and direction) also in the time of trouble" (Isaiah 33:2).
Yes Lord, extend Your grace to us?
Be our saving strength this morning — for today's journey and joy — and when troubles come, for we know they will come, our confidence rest in You. And, as sure as we will have to face more trouble with each passing day, we're believing You're more faithful and reliable than the reality of all our future problems. Problems come and go... but Your presence and promises are steadfast and sure.
I love this prayer found in Isaiah 33:2. It reminds me so much of David's prayer in Psalm 143:6-8. David asked:
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