Passion for Praise: 'Surrounded by Troubles'

Thursday, July 31, 1947

Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O Lord] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.
— Psalm 138:7-8 NLT

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Psalm 138:8
Devo: Today's Verse
"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands."
Psalm 138:8
Devo: Today's Verse
"The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands."
Works of His Hands
Illustration of Psalm 138:8
Inspirational illustration of Psalm 138:8 -- The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever -- do not abandon the works of your hands.

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 138:7-8 NLT — Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O Lord] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right hand saves me. The Lord will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.

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