Devotion for Tuesday, July 2, 2019

“May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward; let them be
like grass upon the housetops, which withers before it grows up; with which the
reaper does not fill his hand, or the binder of sheaves his bosom; nor do those
who pass by say, “The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the
name of the Lord.”  (Psalm 129:5-8)

The world hates those who are
faithful.  The Lord teaches us to love
all, even those who hate us.  Do not
spend your time thinking of those who hate you, but dwell upon the goodness of
the Lord.  He will take care of all, even
those who hate.  Leave that to the
Lord.  Be one who blesses others as you
have been blessed.  Love, and do not hate
them. Seek the will of the Lord who redeems you and do good.

Lord, I do get caught up in the way of this world and its constant
hatred.  Lead me, O Lord, in the way of
truth.  Guide me away from my feelings
and into the place of knowing that You, O Lord, are always good and that all
things are now and forever in Your hands. 
Show me how to live each day in Your presence, doing what is pleasing in
Your sight.

Lord Jesus, apart from You and the grace You give, it would be impossible.  Lead me this day, O Lord, to walk humbly with You as You lead.  Guide me away from those things which cause me to stumble that I may now and always abide with You and You with me.  May I be led by Your Spirit throughout this day, being the blessing You intend me to be.  Amen.

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