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TODAY’S WORD…

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When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
He brought me into a spacious place.
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?

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– Psalm 118:5-6 (NIV)

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REFLECTION…

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Nothing is more proper,

more natural for the believer,

than to call out to the Lord when in distress.

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Sometimes we feel pressured,

pressed on every side;

unable to move freely,

chained, weighed down.

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Then we stop…and call upon Him…with faith,

and He comes and gives us space,

enough space to let us move freely again in His love.

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Suddenly, with Him by our side,

obstructions are surmountable

and pain is bearable, almost forgotten.

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Yes, when we trustingly call upon the Lord,

we will no longer be afraid;

we are encouraged;

we regain our sense of freedom.

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PRAYER…

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You, O Lord, are my shepherd,

and I know that because of You I lack nothing,

because of Your love for me I can face anything,

I know that You will help me through.

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You are my Breath of Life, O God, my Reviver

and You make me lie down in green pastures,

You lead me beside quiet waters,

You refresh my soul.

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You are my Light, Lord,

and even when I feel that I am walking through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

You reassure me;

You comfort me.

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Thank You for Your love, O gracious God.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord, You are with me – and I am not afraid..