“Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting. Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord, or can show forth all His praise?” (Psalm 106:1-2)

The Lord is always good. When you think something bad has happened and your thoughts blame the Lord, you are thinking that He is not good. All things work for good for those who love the Lord. Come into the Lord’s presence and know that He is always gracious and good and that He has already provided all that is needed. Give Him praise and thanksgiving at all times and in all places.

Lord, I do, even subtly, blame you for circumstances. Guide me away from selfishness to understand that I am in You and only in You will I find the joy for which You created me. Teach me the new way of thinking that understands by faith that all things have always been in Your hands and that You are making a new creation of all who come through Christ into Your presence.

Lord Jesus, You are making all things new for all who are coming through You by grace into eternity. Teach me this day a little more of the truth of Your presence and the Father’s purpose. Guide me, Holy Spirit, in the narrow way of sanctification that I may now and always live according to the purpose for which I have been created. Create in me a new and clean heart that praises and thanks You always. Amen.

“He gave them also the lands of the nations, that they might take possession of the fruit of the peoples’ labor, so that they might keep His statutes and observe His laws, praise the Lord!” (Psalm 105:44-45)

What is it that the Lord has given you? Have you already forgotten His many benefits? All that is needed, the Lord has provided. Look through the Ten Commandments and you will see that there is nothing that you lack. Work this day knowing that the joy of the Lord has been given to you. He who knows you knows how to prosper you for the sake of eternity. Live and rejoice in His presence.

Lord, You know those places where I am stunted in growth and conditional in affection. Lead me through all that You have commanded that I may not covet what my neighbor has, nor think that I am not provided for by You. You are gracious and merciful. Bring me to the place of having a heart that is filled with gratitude and one that willingly does all that You have asked me to do.

In Your example, Lord Jesus, help me to walk this day. You have shown the way, truth and You are the life. Guide me to become like You that in all things I offer praise and thanksgiving to You. Help me today, O Lord, to do those things as Holy Spirit guides me, knowing that only in You and by grace can I walk faithfully. May I feel blessed this day and be a blessing to others. Amen.

“For He remembered His holy word with Abraham His servant; and He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with a joyful shout.” (Psalm 105:42-43)

The Lord leads those who look to Him and they rejoice. Look to the Lord and know that His goodness shines through all things in this age. What we call good or bad pale when compared to the inexpressible joy and peace of the Lord which is a gift of grace to all who believe. The Lord has given His promises according to His will and according to His perfect plan. Come as one who believes; taste and see that He is good.

Holy Spirit, You know the depths of my heart and those places where I waver and do not trust. You know when I see circumstances contrary to my will; and that my faith is based more upon what I experience than the truth that You are with me always. As You led Abraham toward the promised land, lead me that I may now and always walk humbly under Your guidance and see more clearly the truth of eternity.

Lord Jesus, You know the way I need to go. You have provided that way; help me now to follow in the path You created. Guide me to rejoice in each day’s gift of life and to be one who thus rejoices by knowing that I am in Your eternal plans. Lead me today to be one who has joy in the truth, and lifts You up as the One in whom I trust. May I now and always abide in the faith You give. Amen.

“They asked, and He brought quail, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. He opened the rock and water flowed out; it ran in the dry places like a river.” (Psalm 105:40-41)

The Lord provides and there is enough for everyone. There are those in the world who take from others, but it does not mean that the Lord has not given His provision. No matter the circumstance, the Lord will lead a way through every valley and be with you on every mountaintop. He is the One who created all things and He knows all that is needed for every person.

Lord, bring me continuously into Your presence, especially when I wander away, that I may see and know that You are the One who has provided for all. Guide me in the truth of Your provision that I may always be thankful. Keep me from looking at what my neighbor has, lest I covet. Guide me in the humble path of looking to You, always knowing that You will provide our daily bread.

Lord Jesus, You have taught us to be thankful for what is provided. Lead me, O Lord, in the way You would have me go that I may now and always be thankful in every circumstance. You are the author and finisher of my faith and You know what is needed. Help me to be contented and thankful this day no matter what may come, for Your grace is more than sufficient for all of my needs. Amen.

“Egypt was glad when they departed, for the dread of them had fallen upon them. He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to illumine by night.” (Psalm 105:38-39)

The world does not like it when the Lord demonstrates His power. The dread comes upon them, but they soon forget. Pharaoh would soon chase after them only to see his army destroyed. The Lord is in charge of history and it will unfold according to His will. Trust in the One who holds all things in His hands. Know that He is the One Who will accomplish all that He has purposed.

Lord, I get caught up in the nonsense of this world. Help me now and always to understand that everything is in your hands. Whether the world is ignoring You or in dread because of what You have allowed, help me to see that it is You to whom I should look in all things. Lead me away from this world’s crazy way of thinking and acting to live in Your presence now and always.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for coming and being a beacon of sanity in a world that is crazy. Thank You for leading the way for all who believe and follow in faith. Lead me this day into the Father’s presence to do those things You give me to do knowing that the world around me may well be doing things differently. Lift me up to be with You where You are that I may always abide in You. Amen.

“He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their vigor. Then He brought them out with silver and gold, and among His tribes there was not one who stumbled.” (Psalm 105:36-37)

When contending with Pharaoh, Pharaoh thought the land was His and that he had absolute authority. No, it is God who has all authority. The Lord, for His own reasons, allowed the contention to commence. Fear not the one who can destroy the body only, but the One who created all things and can destroy body and soul. The Lord is the One to be worshiped and Him alone.

Lord, because of my conditionality, I am swayed by the seeming powers in this world. Who holds the power that is Yours but You alone. Teach me humility that I would walk humbly in Your sight, for You alone are God. Guide me in the way of life that You have established from the beginning. You alone preserve those whom You will preserve and You are the One worthy of all honor and worship.

Holy Spirit, lead my heart this day to live into the truth that no matter what happens in this life, You are there to lead me through every circumstance. Guide my thoughts and actions to look to You in all things and for all things. You know what is needed even before I ask. Guide my heart to live into the example of Jesus, knowing that in You alone do I have my hope and being. Amen.

“He struck down their vines also and their fig trees, and shattered the trees of their territory. He spoke, and locusts came, and young locusts, even without number, and ate up all vegetation in their land, and ate up the fruit of their ground.” (Psalm 105:33-35)

As wisdom teaches, the times and seasons are in God’s hands. He does provide, but He also takes away. Do not fear your circumstances, but the One in whose hands are all circumstances. Know that the God of creation is with all who come to Him and submit to His love and authority. He causes the grain to grow and takes it away in His time. Know that He will provide all that is needed.

Lord, I am so conditional in my life of faith. I place too much emphasis upon circumstance and not enough upon the truth that You are God. Lord, Help me see that only in You is there hope and a future. Only in You can I abide safely. In season and out of season, help me, Lord, to trust in You, for You alone govern all that exists. Apart from You is nothingness and no meaning. In You all things have their being.

Lord Jesus, You have taught us that only in You is there hope and a future. As I look back and see the martyrs, it causes me fear. What do I have to fear if You are with me? Guide me in the way of truth that no matter what may come in this life, there is nothing in all of creation that is able to separate us from the love You have given us by grace and lived through faith. Amen.

“He spoke, and there came a swarm of flies and gnats in all their territory. He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.” (Psalm 105:31-32)

Do you not realize that the Lord speaks through His creation? The modern mind discounts these things as superstitious. But what is the claim of global warming but the same kind of belief, only with man as the cause? Is it not the Lord who controls His creation and He will do as He determined from the beginning? Do not look merely at what we mere mortals can do, but at what the Creator of the universe is doing.

Lord, help me to not get caught up in the thinking of men who reject You. Regardless of how or why things are the way they are, guide me to see in You alone the hope of glory. Lead me through the morass of this world to see that You alone have all authority and power. We may have our effects in this world, but it is You who controls the universe. Guide me into Your presence, O Lord, that I may abide with You.

Lord Jesus, You have told us that you have all authority and power. Keep this truth close to my heart that I would see through the liars and fakers to know that although we each have our part in events, it is You who governs the universe. May I learn to come into Your presence with humility, You are the God through whom all things have their being and in You alone is the promise of salvation. Amen.

“He turned their waters into blood and caused their fish to die. Their land swarmed with frogs even in the chambers of their kings.” (Psalm 105:29-30)

The world scoffs at the Lord and mocks Him. The Lord God who created all things holds everything in His hands. For a time He allows those who mock Him to live, but what is a few years compared to eternity? Yes, even the events of weather are in His hands. The just and unjust are affected. Rather than ponder these things from the outside, come in and ponder them with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, this world promotes my being skeptical and doubtful – even while telling me that to ponder things from Your perspective is the opposite of what it is. Guide me, O Lord, in the way of truth that I would forever hold fast to Your Word of truth. Lead me, O Lord, in Your way that I may now and forever abide in You as You abide in me. Guide me according to Your everlasting goodness.

Come, Holy Spirit, and lead me through the pablum of this age. Help me now and always to see in You the hope of glory that I may now and always abide in You as You abide in me. Help me sift through all of the garbage of this world to realize that Your Word has always been and always will be true. Guide me into Your wisdom that I may understand from You how to live in this age, preparing for what is to come. Amen.

“They performed His wondrous acts among them, and miracles in the land of Ham. He sent darkness and made it dark; and they did not rebel against His words.” (Psalm 105:27-28)

When the Lord raises up His servants, they seem to defy what we might expect. That is because it is the Lord who is making a correction for His plans to prevail. The wicked one wants death and destruction. The Lord brings life. Come into the presence of the Lord and trust in His goodness and mercy knowing that He will prevail. His will shall be done on earth as in heaven.

Lord, in times of trouble, guide my mind to see clearly that all things are possible with You. That does not mean You will do what I anticipate, but it does mean that You hold all history in Your hand. Lead me to trust in You and not in the circumstances in which I find myself. Help me through every time of trouble to be a person of faith knowing that Your will is eternal.

Lord Jesus, You had Your share of difficulty in this world. Keep me from thinking that I will be exempt from difficulty. Lead my heart to trust in You above all things knowing that in You is the hope and future for all who believe. Lead me this day to tackle those things You give me to do and to be kind to those around me that I may demonstrate by my attitude of gratitude my trust in You. Amen.