Welcome March!

 I am not consumed…I will be alright…I can stand and be strong…Thank You, God, for Your mighty promises written in the Scriptures that I can personalize and cling to during tough times. A strong word, for when the pressures and trials and troubles and chaos of the world around me—and even in my own environment—hit me hard and fast, when I feel like I’m drowning under a fury of waves—keep me from being consumed. More than 100 times You placed this word of assurance in some form in our Bible; surely You issued this promise for times such as these, Lord. I’m certain of it. I’m not the first human—and I won’t be the last—who needs this reminder when the storms of life come hard and heavy; I won’t be consumed because You are a merciful, compassionate, and loving God. Even with all our disobedience Your mercy is steadfast. These troubles could easily wipe me from the face of the earth. I could easily be swallowed up by the challenges I face…but I won’t be because my God is bigger and more powerful than anything I face: I am strong in Him! More than anything, You, my God, are concerned for my life and my wellbeing, because of Your great love toward me I am not consumed. I am made strong and can endure. Victory is coming. In Jesus’ name. Amen       

Inspiration for Today’s Prayer

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, or his compassions never fail—Lamentations 3:22

This was my situation: The heat consumed me in the daytime and the cold at night, and sleep fled from my eyes—Genesis 31:40

My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times—Psalms 119:20