Devotion for Thursday, October 17, 2019

“The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the
ground.  Sing to the Lord with
thanksgiving; sing praises on the harp to our God,” (Psalm 147:6-7)

Do not be proud or
boastful.  You are whom the Lord made you
to be.  Come as you are and know that He
will transform you and make of you what He has always intended.  The proud and wicked will be cast down, but
the humble will be lifted up to be with Him always.  Know that in the Lord is true life
found.  In Him alone is there hope and
meaning.  Come, rejoice and be glad.

Lord, lift up my spirit to walk with You now and always.  Guide me according to Your goodness to see
that in You is the hope for all people. 
Lead me away from the arrogance of the proud that I may walk humbly with
You at all times.  Teach me the
everlasting way of life that I may live according to Your purposes. Help me
learn to praise and always to give thanks for Your goodness and mercy.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead
the way into everlasting life.  Guide me
according to Your goodness that I would walk in Your footsteps.  Help me now and always to see that in You is
the hope for every person.  You have
given the words of everlasting life. 
Lead me through the truth You have revealed to learn how to live the
godly life You offer in grace.  May I now
and always praise You for Your goodness and mercy.  Amen.