PROMISE #15 - JANUARY 15
Promise #15:
I will take hold of your hand to keep you from falling.
Psalm 37:24 (WEB)
Though he stumble, he shall not fall,
for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.
The fear of failing is a powerful motivator that keeps us from doing things that require some risk. If we believe that God will reject us if we stumble and fall, we may not be willing to risk. I love today's promise because it clearly shows that it doesn't bother the Lord when we stumble and fall. The truth is that He is always ready to take us by the hand to help us get back on our feet again.
When our children were toddlers, they all had to learn to walk. The first time they tried, they would fall. And the second time, and third time, etc. With every step they took, my wife and I would cheer them on and be ready to catch them if and when they would fall. The fact that they stumbled was no surprise to us and was of no consequence because we knew that they would get up and try again.
It is the same way with the Lord. From His perspective, we are just little boys and little girls learning to walk out this life. He knows us completely, and His heart is full of compassion for us. When we stumble and fall, He is beside us, ready to take our hand and help us continue our journey.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for holding me up with your hand every step of the way. I am so glad you are patient with me, even when I stumble and fall. I pray that I will have the courage and perseverance to get back on my feet if I make a mistake or misstep. So today, I reach out my hand to you, dear Father, knowing full well that you promise to lovingly and gently lead me in the way I should go by your indwelling Holy Spirit, no matter what comes my way.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
I will take hold of your hand to keep you from falling.
Psalm 37:24 (WEB)
Though he stumble, he shall not fall,
for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.
The fear of failing is a powerful motivator that keeps us from doing things that require some risk. If we believe that God will reject us if we stumble and fall, we may not be willing to risk. I love today's promise because it clearly shows that it doesn't bother the Lord when we stumble and fall. The truth is that He is always ready to take us by the hand to help us get back on our feet again.
When our children were toddlers, they all had to learn to walk. The first time they tried, they would fall. And the second time, and third time, etc. With every step they took, my wife and I would cheer them on and be ready to catch them if and when they would fall. The fact that they stumbled was no surprise to us and was of no consequence because we knew that they would get up and try again.
It is the same way with the Lord. From His perspective, we are just little boys and little girls learning to walk out this life. He knows us completely, and His heart is full of compassion for us. When we stumble and fall, He is beside us, ready to take our hand and help us continue our journey.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for holding me up with your hand every step of the way. I am so glad you are patient with me, even when I stumble and fall. I pray that I will have the courage and perseverance to get back on my feet if I make a mistake or misstep. So today, I reach out my hand to you, dear Father, knowing full well that you promise to lovingly and gently lead me in the way I should go by your indwelling Holy Spirit, no matter what comes my way.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.