A Benediction For Renewal

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

May the Lord draw you near this day and remind you of His presence, so that you might remember your place in Him, and be restored towards a completeness in faith

On this day, come back to your God. Return from your wandering, so that you might be made whole again, and be healed from the wounds that sin has inflicted upon you

May God richly bless you this day with the revealing of His truth and wisdom. So that you may see clearly the road ahead, and begin again, to follow His ways of living

By His power and through His love, He will begin to restore every broken place, and lift up those who may be broken, to renew them by His truth and goodness

May the Lord of righteousness, walk with you each day, our one true savior, and heal those wounded places, so that you may be of sound mind, body, and soul

Cease from your wandering. Leave behind, those things that cause desolation. Build up your life within the strength of God, and be made new

May you come before the Lord each day; and with each waking of the morning, return again to Him, so that you might call upon His name, and listen

Never tire from seeking our Lord, for He will return to all who look for His presence, and will soon be beside those who desire His friendship

Cry out to God, and come back home to a place of safety and communion with Him

Return, once again, and be filled with God’s Spirit and truth. There you will find a safe haven from the storms of life

May the Lord always remind you of His love for you, and bring to remembrance  the magnitude of His goodness. For all good things come from Him. All that has ever been a blessing in your life, has been a gift from God

Sin is a liar. It promises, but always withdraws true reward. Instead, it’s bite is like a venomous snake, which shows no mercy upon its victims

May God continue to deliver you from every form of evil, and draw you near today, so that you may be filled with all fullness of life.  11/18/1006

Our God Stands With Us

You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalms 32:7

The Lord, our God, stands with me at all times. He places a guard before me to protect my life, and is there beside me to assure my fearful heart

He forms a barrier from behind, so that no evil may overtake me. Even in the endless spaces above, God is there, as a guardian from any who might strike at me

He lifts my feet and gives me strength to run in battle, so that I might advance or withdraw according to His will

His Spirit and wisdom, they guide my life. They carry my feet upon His path

How awesome and assuring it is that our God and savior goes before me. He continually watches over my lowly frame. Even in places and realms that I have no understanding of, He covers me with an endless blessing of protection; because of His love for my soul

Each day many trials and troubles beat against my life, yet I stand. Though many gather together in opposition, I prevail and continue on. In infirmity and loss I am bowed, but I am not broken, for the Lord delivers me from all these things

He lends strength to my life, when I fear there is nothing left of me to give, and lifts my countenance, when I could easily give up. I withstand, because He stands with me

There will come a time, someday, when I will no longer walk upon this earth. Death will claim its victory over my life. But, the God who loves me, He will save my soul. He will heal my fatal wounds, and pronounce me alive once again

For He will always stand with me, to guard my life and protect my soul. He will watch over all that lies ahead, and also, that which might come from my side. He will protect me from behind and from above, so that no evil will overcome me

How great is our God!

He continually lifts my feet and renews my strength, so that my life is filled with unending hope and assurance. For His love always overcomes and prevails above all things  9/26/2006