July 19, 2018
Rest in the LORD, Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
Psalm 37:7
Find peace in your ability to rest in God’s presence. When you are discouraged by the prosperity of the wicked, God says to relax and rest in Him. His plans are in place, and He is trustworthy with your future.
Ken Turner
July 18, 2018
“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.
Psalm 4:4
One way to overcome the temptation to live in sin and yield to the flesh is to take time to stand in awe of God and be still. Do you struggle at times with the question, “Is it worth it to follow God?” You are not alone. Satan is as much a distractor as he is a deceiver. He will continue to distract you from an awareness of the awe of the God of the universe, the creator of all things, the provider of your salvation. To keep a heart warm toward God, follow the instructions of today’s verse by standing in awe of God, sin not, and commune with your own heart on your bed by meditating on the greatness of God.
I pray for God’s awesome presence in your life today.
Ken Turner
This Week’s Theme: Be Still – by Ken Turner, July 16, 2018
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Thought for today…
Don’t just be still, be still and know.
Be still and know He is God.
Be still and know He is your God.
Be still and know He is your loving God.
Be still and know He is your refuge.
Be still and know He will provide.
Be still and know He will never leave you or forsake you.
Be still and know He is real and this is true.
Be still and know.
Be still.
This Week’s Theme: God Is Our Refuge – by Ken Turner, July 13, 2018
Psalm 71:3
Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
Thought for today…
People are creatures of habit. We make choices, and those choices become habits in our life. Think of the statement, “He always resorts to ___________.”
If someone made the above statement about you, what would they put in the blank? “You always resort to_____________________.”
Anger, blaming others, complaining, excuses, drugs, alcohol, sexual sin, quitting, running away from a problem, etc.
What if you changed and people could say, “You always resort to God as your refuge and strength.”
This Week’s Theme: God Is Our Refuge – by Ken Turner, July 12, 2018
Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.
Thought for today…
When you rely on God as your refuge, two things will become part of your relationship. First, you will trust Him at all times in all situations and second, you will pour out your heart to Him because He is your refuge.
