Here’s the third devotional. Check it out and then post a comment about what you’ve learned when you’re done. (If you’re just starting, you may want to start at the beginning with devo #1.)
If you don’t have a Bible, you can check out the passage online here.
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I am truly loving this, it is wonderful every morning to be able to hear some uplifting words of encouragement. Reading from psalms has always been one of the more joyful books of the bible for me especially since it basically is Song giving praise to the Lord throughout. Keep up the great work Pastor Tony.
Tony thank you again for the devotion. This series has been a huge plus in my life. “His faithful love endures forever”, what a great truth. I usually try to solve my own problems without thinking to pray to God. What a mistake in not using the source of all my strength! I just want to thank Him for giving me the “authority” to claim His help and strength in helping me solve my problems.
I am thankful that God is using you to reveal these truths to me, and reminding me to claim his promises.
Is anyone else hearing our own worship songs in their head as they read this? Very cool.
Tony, You have no idea how much this means to us. The Lord is responding to our prayers through the guidance that you are giving through these devotionals. We thank God for the gift of you.
Thank you for teaching us today about authority and about claiming promises. Sometimes when I pray I feel like I am just talking in the air. This devotional speaks directly to my personal “bees” and shows me the way out. The only way is through God’s love.
By the way, you’re not talking to yourself. We are listening and learning. Thanks!
Verses 5-7 really stuck out to me today. “In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me.” I have been having some anxiety knowing that in just over 2 months I will have a c-section that will bring us child #2. I’m nervous about the surgery (even though I’ve been through it before) and nervous about caring for another child. I’ve prayed about it just about every day. I need to write these verses down and put them up somewhere so I can see them everyday.
My devotion time has changed so dramatically this week. Thank you for this! I know the burden it places on you, Tony, but it means the world to me. I am a VERY timid Christian, but after this devotion I say “Satan, Hit me with your Best Shot!!!”.
I really like the repetition in this passage. Faithful love and authority. Say it again! I know that I do not use the authority given to me by God enough in my life. This passage reminds me to stay calm and know that God is protecting me and my family.
The verses in Psalms are written beautifully; however, I often struggle to understand the meaning of the passages (and I have a Living Bible edition). Thank you, for providing an understanding to these verses. Verse 12 really applies to my life right now. It is so easy to become overwhelmed with panic and doubts. This is something that I have been trying to control for some time.
Thank you Pastor Tony!
I wanted to post a second comment. I did not have the opportunity to really pray after reading the scripture earlier this afternoon, but did later and what a special prayer time! Great and True fellowship. Lots of truth and tears. What an AWESOME shepherd Paster Tony is. He has led me straight to the Father’s throne. If you are not following his lead, you are REALLY missing out! Spread the word…… Love to my fellow sheep!
I am just squeezing this in before the day ends. I am here, although probably not 100% mentally now, but in spirit. How awesome is it to be reminded that God is good, faithful, and for me. And with God, you can be set free, be loved forever, have no fear, be rescued and have victory. Verse 5 jumped out at me. I love what you said, Pastor Tony, about spending my energy on my mission. Makes me re-evaluate what I am wasting my energy on these days.
The Lord is my strength and my song. I am just soaking this in. Give praise for he is good! Tony – thank you for this.
I’m here. I’m running off to work, but this was a great passage, so I may try to post some of my observations later in the day.
I really love that the Lord is the source of my strength and the theme of my life. That is really what stood out to me. Thanks again Pastor T, for taking time out of your already hectic day to share this with us. You’re awesome!
Wow! !’m getting so much out of my quiet time this week. It is great to be reminded, what a loving and faithful God we serve and that we are not alone in our troubles. He has given us autority to overcome the enemy.
Thank you– You are special leader!!!
Tony, Wow! You said something in passing during this devotion that hit me like a ton of bricks. It went something like this: Because God is faithful I put my trust in him, “I need to know that I am in place of “Great Security” even though I am living in a time of “Great Instability”! That is powerful and about the most influential cliche that is going to dominate my thoughts with all of the crap going on right now. Thanks so much and God is using this time in wonderful ways!
This is definitely speaking to me. “Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me” really struck me. I have heard “the Lord is for me, so who can be against me” before (also powerful), but not “he will help me.” I am completely blown away that God faithfully loves me, despite all my shortcomings, that He is for me, and that He will help me. Of course He should be my source of strength and my song. Powerful stuff, Tony. Thank you for sharing.
My Bees, nay, hornets:
My empty house on Frederick
My empty house on Moreland
My 2nd Mortgage
My IRS Debt
Lord Rescue me and make a way.
He really has been faithful. I’ve yet to miss a payment or a meal.
I need to take the authority God gave me over the fears and problems buzzing around me and my family.
Thanks Pastor Tony. That was awesome!
I need to take the authority God gave me over the fears and problems buzzing around me and my family.
Thanks Pastor Tony. That was awesome!
I know this is a day late and maybe a dollar short but this devotional came in a very timely manner. There are many bees swarming in my life right now but I know that I have made it through more difficult circumstances and that the only reason I did make it through was because of Him. He is there for us forever. This means for current situations, past situations and the ones yet to com. I am leaning on the words of this message as well as past experiences. I will admit that I am weak at this time because of the past battles but I have to go with His promise that I don’t have to rely on my own strength but His. I know that in retrospect my problems or bees are nit as bad as past one but there seem to be many of them hitting me at once and I feel I still have the scars from past battles.
I know this is a day late and maybe a dollar short but this devotional came in a very timely manner. There are many bees swarming in my life right now but I know that I have made it through more difficult circumstances and that the only reason I did make it through was because of Him. He is there for us forever. This means for current situations, past situations and the ones yet to com. I am leaning on the words of this message as well as past experiences. I will admit that I am weak at this time because of the past battles but I have to go with His promise that I don’t have to rely on my own strength but His. I know that in retrospect my problems or bees are nit as bad as past one but there seem to be many of them hitting me at once and I feel I still have the scars from past battles.
The Lord is my strength and I shall give him thanks daily!!!
That was great…
I was free of bees before I started this week, but they have found me hiding by a rock. This helped me remember “to take refuge in the Lord” and rely on him to take care of the people I love and care deeply about.
Thanks for the message, T.
I was surprised when you said that you haven’t been sleeping well, and that you were filming this at 5 a.m. You appear well rested and refreshed. So handsome too.