He Rescues Us... And Preserves Us in Times of Need!

God's Word:  I long for you to rescue me!

Your word is my only hope. Psalm 118:81

The Encouragement: 

In the Morning when I rise... as I move through my day: Give Me Jesus...

As I do my morning devotion it is in reading this Psalm that brings great comfort

and joy.  Yes, in anticipation for the season, and great expectations for the close of the year and the new beginning of another year, it is with great conviction that as Christians we are moving forward, we know that Christ is in the midst of every good thing and perfect occurrence. There needs to be a sense of urgency because in the blink of an eye life can change.  We live in a world of many uncertainties, but one thing that is certain; God is for us ... He loves his people so much that he gave his one and only son for once and for ALL to have eternal life.  That is the most invaluable gift.  That is the gift that continues to give us spiritual strength ... and increases our faith, and equips us to endure life's circumstances.  Beloved, Do not grieve, the joy of the Lord is our strength... He will sustain us in our faith and equip us for every good and perfect work he calls us to in Christ Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit deposited in us. 

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the gift of salvation...Thank you for sustaining us and equipping us

for the daily battles.  Thank you for preserving our lives through Christ that gives

us strength - through the wisdom of your word.  Be with your Beloved in those

divine interactions today, let the light of your presence be evident in all we do

especially those who need Jesus. Thank you for all you do in our lives daily...

In Jesus name.... Amen!

Mercy, peace and love be yours,

In Christ Love,

Jennifer Pettiford

Love-Excellently~

Psalm 119:81-96 Contemporary English Version (CEV)

81 I long for you to rescue me!

    Your word is my only hope.

82 I am worn out from waiting

for you to keep your word.

    When will you have mercy?

83 My life is wasting away

    like a dried-up wineskin,[a]

    but I have not forgotten

    your teachings.

84 I am your servant!

    How long must I suffer?

    When will you punish

    those troublemakers?

85 Those proud people reject

    your teachings,

    and they dig pits

    for me to fall in.

86 Your laws can be trusted!

    Protect me from cruel liars.

87 They have almost killed me,

    but I have been faithful

    to your teachings.

88 Show that you love me

    and let me live,

    so that I may obey all

    of your commands.

89 Our Lord, you are eternal!

    Your word will last as long

    as the heavens.[b]

90 You remain faithful

    in every generation,

    and the earth you created

    will keep standing firm.

91 All things are your servants,

    and the laws you made

    are still in effect today.

92 If I had not found happiness

in obeying your Law,

    I would have died in misery.

93 I won’t ever forget

    your teachings,

    because you give me new life

    by following them.

94 I belong to you,

and I have respected your laws,

    so keep me safe.

95 Brutal enemies are waiting

to ambush and destroy me,

    but I obey your rules.

96 Nothing is completely perfect,

    except your teachings.