God's faithfulness

The Faithfulness of God to Born-Again Believers (Based on 1 Corinthians 10:13)

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

All knowing and unchanging Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the great comfort it is that I can trust in Your faithfulness. It is a blessing that what You told the people in Deuteronomy 7:9 is still true for me today.  “Therefore, know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.”

Forgive me for the times when I am facing a temptation or a crisis in my life and I have the tendency to be self-reliant instead of fully trusting in Your faithfulness.  In those times, remind me of the saying, “God has been with you all these years, why would He forsake you now?” Thank you for the promise in Your Word, the Bible, that if I ask, You will always be there to help in all life situations. Lamentations 3:22-23 “Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” 

It is a blessing as I think about my children, grandchildren, and younger friends’ futures that Your faithfulness can be traced from generation to generation throughout the Bible from the beginning of time. You have not changed and neither has Your word.  You have been faithful to the earth that You created. One generation of people pass after another, but Your creation has stayed the same. Psalm 119:90 “Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.”  Direct me to have complete confidence in You and Your Word so I can experience Your peace and joy.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Gaining Courage by Looking Back at God’s Past Actions (Based on Psalm 77)

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

All Wise and Powerful Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for the example for developing courage found Psalm 77. In the first 12 verses, the author shares about how sometimes, like I am, he was overwhelmed by the evil and despair in this fallen world. How quickly I can get my focus of off Your light and get lost in the consuming darkness of sin and suffering.

However, thank you that just like the author in verses 13-20 of this Psalm, if I change my thinking to focus on all of the positive things You have done for me in the past, it will encourage me to trust in Your promises for the future.

Verses 10-14 “And I said, “This is my anguish; but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.” I will remember the works of the LORD; surely I will remember Your wonders of old. I will also meditate on all Your work, and talk of Your deeds. Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; who is so great a God as our God? You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples.”

Lord, I ask that You will direct me to turn my mind and my heart toward You who gives comfort and protection, not only in difficult times, but always. Remind me frequently that it is the reading of Your Word, prayer with You, filling my mind with Christian music, and fellowshipping with strong believers that will allow me the positive experience of Deuteronomy 31:6. “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.“

Thank you for the encouragement and teaching from these verses. In Jesus’ Name, amen.