God’s Sovereignty

Accepting God’s Glorious Reign and Sovereignty (Based on Psalm 24)

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

All-wise Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the perfect redeemer of my soul, to give You praise and thanks for the message in Psalm 24. What a beautiful and comforting message verse 1 is.  Everything, including me, belongs to You and is managed by You, who is all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, immutable (You do not change), merciful, and gracious. Verse 1: “The earth is the LORD’s and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Forgive me for the times when my attitude and actions selfishly align with the lie that I am in control of and have ownership over what You have given me.

Encourage me to always acknowledge Your rule over everything and humbly submit before You, thankful simply to be in Your presence. It is a blessing to know that I serve the one true God who reigns above all else. As verse 10 describes, “who is the King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory.”

Thank you that I can trust in Your promises because You reign supreme over all that You created. There is nothing on Earth nor in the heavens above that is not under Your perfect control. As a born-again believer, I can rest assured that nothing can happen to me without Your permission, and that You always work all things for good. Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Direct me to constantly focus on the perfect provision and protection You provide, rather than my momentary troubles.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Living Under the Sovereignty of God

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

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, I thank you for taking an interest in everything about me. In Psalm 139:1-3, Your Word says, “O LORD, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.”

Thank you for the encouragement and peace that I can find even while living in this troubled world by recognizing some of Your many attributes:

You have no limitations

“Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You” Jeremiah 32:17.

You are unchanging at all times

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” Hebrews 13:8.

You promise to always be with me

“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall hold me, and your right hand shall hold me” Psalm 139: 7-10.

Direct me not to be living in anxiety and fear. Instead, may I wholly trust in Your sovereignty over my life, and know that You are in control and nothing can defeat Your purpose or derail Your plan for me.

Show me how to rest in the truth of Proverbs 19:21. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (NIV)

I bring this prayer in Jesus’ Name, Amen.