Today's Verse: Psalm 16:8

Wednesday, August 20, 1958

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
— Psalm 16:8

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

There are many things that can trouble our lives, but none that can shake us loose from the grip of God's grace if our hearts remain pointed at Jesus as our Lord and our hope remains focused on the Lord's return. If Jesus is our Lord, then all of life's greatest blessings lie ahead of us, and he will let nothing rob us of this coming glory! We have confidence as believers because each of us can say:
I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
So, dear friend in Jesus, let’s not just say it; let’s passionately live it!

My Prayer...

Holy Lord, you are worthy of majesty, honor, and praise. I lift up your name, O God, and place it above every name. As I look to the future, I want to honor you and journey with you into my future with you. Since I believe you will never leave or forsake me,* I will always look ahead with anticipation, knowing that you are leading the way. Through Jesus, I anticipate and pray. Amen.
* Hebrews 13:5-6; Romans 8:37-39).

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About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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