For He spoke and raised up a stormy wind, which lifted up the waves of the sea. They rose up to the heavens, they went down to the depths; their soul melted away in their misery. They reeled and staggered like a drunken man, and were at their wits’ end.” (Psalm 107:25-27)

The world is blown around, tossed in the sea of this age’s movement – always toward the same ending. The Lord speaks and the tempestuous nature of this world rages on. Do not be as those who do not hear, nor act as if they do not care. Do not act as the drunkard, reeling throughout the day and merely reacting to this world’s insanity. The Lord is speaking to you and will give you ears to hear.

Lord, open my ears so that I hear You speak. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth so that I will not fall prey to the insanity of this world. Guide me in the way of goodness that I may quietly carry on in the way You teach me to live my life. Keep me sober and sound so that I may stand before You in the righteousness of Christ having done what You have asked me to do.

Lord Jesus, without You the desire of my heart would be impossible. Guide me, O Lord, in the way I should go, knowing that without You I would wander and stray. Open my ears this day to hear Your Word of truth and to listen that I may go where You send me, doing what is pleasing in the Father’s sight. Let me not descend into the abyss, but always walk the upward path in the light of Your presence. Amen.

“Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing. Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters; they have seen the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.” (Psalm 107:22-24)

No matter what you have or have not done, do you see the hand of the Lord wherever you go? The Lord created the heavens and the earth and He invites us to see His handiwork. Rejoice in the Lord and His goodness and know that He is Lord of all. Let your life be one of thanksgiving for all of the goodness of the Lord and know that He who made all things has you in His hands.

Lord, grant that I would have a heart of thanksgiving. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of Your truth that I would see Your hand through all things. Let me be one who is thankful for all of life’s circumstances knowing that You are the One who causes all things to be. In You is the hope for all futures and in You is the promise. Guide me to trust in Your promises now and always.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for paving the way that I might be one who is thankful in and through all circumstances. Guide me this day to live giving a thank offering by the life I live. The night before Your crucifixion, you gave thanks to the Father. Lead me into a life that is thankful at all times and for all things. May I become more like You this day, Lord Jesus, and do what is pleasing to the Father. Amen.

“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness,and for His wonders to the sons of men!” (Psalm 107:19-21)

The Lord is not bent on destruction, the world is. The Lord in a moment could cause all that is to cease to be. But the Lord gives grace and mercy to those who fear Him. Move from rebellion into repentance and know that the Lord will lift you up to be with Him where He is. Be guided by His goodness all the days of Your life. Leave behind the ways of the world and walk in the ways of the Lord.

Lord, You know the tug in my heart that is always seeking what the world offers. I take comfort in the futility of this age rather than being comforted in Your goodness. Lead me, O Lord, that I may walk in Your ways and leave behind the destruction of this age. Guide me in Your goodness by Your mercy to see more clearly each day the path You set before me and I will follow You.

Lord Jesus, You have come and said, “follow me.” Lead me, Lord, that I may walk in Your salvation and learn from You how to believe and live. Teach me Your humble ways that I may be guided to do all to the glory of the Father. Help me now and always by Your grace to see through the wickedness of this world that I may abide in You as You abide in me forever. Amen.

“For He has shattered gates of bronze and cut bars of iron asunder. Fools, because of their rebellious way, and because of their iniquities, were afflicted. Their soul abhorred all kinds of food, and they drew near to the gates of death.” (Psalm 107:16-18)

The generations come and go, and things remain the same. The human heart is born far from the Lord and His ways. He breaks the rod of the oppressor and allows the iniquities of the sinners to bring its recompense. Drawing close to the gates of death opens the eyes of those who see that this life is fleeting and only in the Lord is there hope and a future. Do not be foolish, but come and see.

Lord, I have been foolish and there are fools all around me. Help me to not be tempted into the fool’s way of thinking, but to come humbly to You that I may see things as they are. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I may walk humbly in Your sight and live according to Your will. Guide me ever deeper into the mystery of faith that in spite of the world around me, I may abide in You.

Holy Spirit, shatter the illusions of this age that I may see clearly the truth of the world in which I live. Add to my heart the hope of eternity and a vision of the age to come. Then guide me to walk all the days of my life humbly in Your presence doing what brings the Father glory. Calm my heart and lift me up by Your grace to be firm in faith, gentle in compassion and strong in conviction. Amen.

“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke their bands apart. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men!” (Psalm 107:13-15)

The Lord is good and when His people cry out to Him, He hears them and responds to their cry. Friends, all of Scripture is about the Lord providing a way out of this age of evil by turning to Him and knowing that He awaits the cry for salvation. He is mighty to save and has already put into place all that is needed that all people may be redeemed by His mercy if we but turn to Him.

O Lord, I look away to the right or left rather than turn to You in every time of trouble. Change my heart so that I know that You are always present and a help in every time of need. Guide me into the goodness of Your mercy that by Your grace I would see the salvation You have prepared in the sight of all people. Lift my eyes up to the place from whence my help comes and I will be saved.

Lord Jesus, through the cross of Your agony, You purchased for the Father those from every tribe, tongue and nation. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of salvation that I would forever look to You as my help in every place and at all times. Guide me in the way of salvation and keep my feet from stumbling away from You who is my help and my stay. You are the salvation of all who believe. Amen.

“There were those who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in misery and chains, because they had rebelled against the words of God and spurned the counsel of the Most High. Therefore, He humbled their heart with labor; they stumbled and there was none to help.” (Psalm 107:10-12)

The high fall low and all are humbled as they work with their hands. Did not the Lord say that we would work by the sweat of our brow? Do not grumble at the Lord, nor curse the gift He gives when He gives you labor. It is the Lord alone who lifts up those who turn to Him. He is the help of every age. Look to the Lord and know that He sees and cares for His creation.

Lord, I too grumble and complain at the state of things without looking to You or inward to myself. Guide me, O Lord, to be humble and truthful, knowing that only in You is there hope. Guide me in the way of everlasting life that I may now and always abide in You and the revelation of Your truth. Help me now and always to see through what is happening in this world to know that Your hand is always present. You are there in every shadow of death.

Lord Jesus, you told Nicodemus to look to the cross as the Israelites were instructed to look at the snakes lifted on the pole. Help me to come under the shadow of the cross knowing that no matter what this world sends my way, I am always under Your guidance and grace. Lead me, O Lord, in the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake, to walk all the days of my life with You. Amen.

“He led them also by a straight way, to go to an inhabited city. Let them give thanks to the Lord for His lovingkindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.” (Psalm 107:7-9)

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. The Lord has given all that we need that we may be a people who are thankful. Come, you thankful people, come. The Lord beckons all those who will come to Him in His goodness and be blessed in His presence. What wondrous things the Lord has done and those who are in Him know this.

Lord, I am caught up in this selfish world which does not respect Your ways. I am tossed about on the sea of ungratefulness and complain as much as the next sinner. Lead me away from an ungrateful heart that I may give thanks in every situation knowing that You are Lord and You have given good things for all. Lead me into the place where I am thankful at all times.

Lord Jesus, You know that we need to be saved. You have come to lift us up to be with You. Lift me up this day to live into the life to which You have called me. Guide me in Your goodness to give thanks and praise for all that You have done. Let me see the good around me and not focus on this world and its constant whining. May I be found in You this day giving thanks. Amen.

“They wandered in the wilderness in a desert region; they did not find a way to an inhabited city. They were hungry and thirsty; their soul fainted within them. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He delivered them out of their distresses.” (Psalm 107:4-6)

We are all wandering and looking for the New Jerusalem. The hearts of the redeemed are not quite at home in this world. The Lord has delivered out of trouble all those whom He has called to Zion. We walk in a world of distress, but have the promise that this world is not our home. Come into the promise of the Lord and abide in His mercy and grace all the days of your life.

Lord, I am often confused by this world. Help me, I pray, to always look to You in and through all things. Guide me according to Your goodness to walk humbly in Your sight knowing that in You alone is goodness and mercy. Lead me O Lord that I may now and always abide in You and You in me. Let me see Your hand of deliverance that I may be affirmed in faith every step in this life.

Lord Jesus, You are the way through the wilderness of this life. Guide me, O Lord, that I may walk forever in Your counsel. Lift me up to walk above the wickedness of this world, yet keep me humble that I may become like You and love all whom I meet, You satisfy the hungry heart and quench the thirst of all who are thirsty with living water. Guide me this day, O Lord. Amen.

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary and gathered from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.” (Psalm 107:1-3)

From every tribe, tongue and nation come those who have been called by the Holy Spirit into the counsel of the Lord, the Word of God. They come in His mercy and learn the Lord’s love. It is they who walk according to His promises and abide in His commandments, who live in the goodness of the Lord, walking in His ways and abiding in Him now and forever.

Lord, in this mixed up world, I do not see clearly through all of the obfuscation that is around me. I walk as half awake and unclear in thought, word and deed. Help me in the salvation You have provided to walk upright in Your sight and live according to all that You have commanded. I know I need Your grace and mercy, which You have provided, and thereby redeemed my life from the pit.

Lord Jesus, You alone are the Redeemer. You have paid the price I could not pay for not only my sin, but for all of those who walk in the counsel of the Holy Spirit. Lead me now and always,knowing that You are abiding in me that I may abide in You. Guide my steps by Your Word to make godly decisions and to walk humbly in the sight of the Father,singing praise and thanksgiving. Amen.

“Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations, to give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting. And let all the people say,“Amen.” Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 106:47-48)

From every tribe, tongue and nation the Lord will call together those who have not bent the knee to honor the foolish things of this world. From among all nations, the Lord calls out those who bend the knee only to Him. Come then as one called into the presence of the Lord and walk humbly in His sight. Know that only the way of the Lord is the path of abundant life now and then life everlasting.

Lord, I am often fooled by the tugs of this world. Guide me, O Lord, in the way You have revealed that is for those who are called out from among the nations. Keep me from stumbling over the false idols of this age to live into the hope of eternity which You have granted by grace to all who believe. Lead me in the upward call of the salvation You give through Christ alone.

Lord Jesus, You have come that we may have an abundant life in and through You. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of obedience that I may learn from You how to obey all that You command. Thank You for the grace I need and the mercy the Father grants that I may walk with You now and forever. Keep me close to You that I may now and always abide in You to the Father’s glory. Amen.