Encourage Yourself In God
1 Samuel 30 : 6 (King James Version)
6And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
David was under great stress. Not only was he hurting personally, but he was responsible for the great personal loss of the soldiers in his army. They were about to turn on him!
So what did David do? He “encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” It says “his God,” which confirms to us that David had a personal relationship with God. I call it a “working relationship” with God—one in which I can openly and honestly come to God and get His practical instructions for the situation that I am in.
God’s encouragement (and strength) is always available to us. Just like David, we can say, “God, I need your help!” When David turned to God and asked for directions, God answered him with instructions of what to do. And He added His grace (His strength) to get the job done successfully. Whew! Now that is a good word!!
GPS (God’s Directions)
I Samuel 30: 1-6 The entire story
Psalms 18: 3,6
Psalms 55: 16
Prayer Focus:
Spend a few minutes thanking God for the times He has helped you in the past and don’t be afraid to talk openly to Him about your present situations. He is waiting to hear from you!
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