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TODAY’S WORD…

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Those who fear the Lord will live,

because they have put their trust in the One who can save them.

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Fear the Lord,

and you will have nothing else to fear.

If your trust is in Him, you will never act like a coward.

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People who fear the Lord are fortunate,

because they know where they can look for help.

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The Lord watches over those who love Him;

He is their strong protection and firm support.

He shelters them from the heat,

shades them from the noonday sun,

and keeps them from stumbling and falling.

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He makes them cheerful

and puts a sparkle in their eyes.

He blesses them with life and health.

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– Sirach 34:13-17 (GNT)

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REFLECTION…

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The only thing that matters is to have a reverential, positive and productive fear of God

– not a mere ‘fear’ of His power and righteous retribution,

but a wholesome dread of displeasing Him.

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The fear of God is an attitude of respect, a response of reverence and wonder

– it is the only appropriate response to our Creator and Redeemer.

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QUOTE…

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“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey His commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise Him forever!”

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– Psalm 111:10

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Lord, help me always embrace and strengthen the faith which I profess,

that I will always love, revere and obey You, my God.

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