Life is full of demands and pressures! That’s why we need God’s strength and encouragement every step of the way. In this three-day study, Joyce shares lessons from the book of Psalms to help you find rest in God’s presence, restoration for your heart, and peace in His loving protection.
Joyce Meyer Ministries
Day 1
Scriptures: Psalms 1:1-2, Psalms 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Psalms 119:105, James 1:21-22
Delight in the Word of God
God wants us to delight in His ways and to think about His Word over and over in order to understand it fully. The more we study, think about, and talk about God’s Word, the more we will benefit from it. People who give God’s Word a place of importance in their lives will be like trees planted by a stream of water, trees that never stop yielding good fruit, no matter how things are going in their life (Psalm 1:3). They will be steadfast and steady.
God’s Word is food for our spirit, and it keeps us strong. It enables us to go through difficulties yet continue walking in love and doing what we should be doing. It is important for us to not allow our circumstances to rule our behavior. We should always be guided by the Holy Spirit. Psalm 1 teaches us that this type of person will prosper in whatever they do. But the wicked are like chaff that blows away in the storms of life (vv. 3–4). They have no strength to stand firm when they are inconvenienced or suffering.
Pray:
“Father, I want to be a strong, spiritually mature Christian who brings glory and honor to Your name through my behavior. Help me stay strong in Your Word and keep You first in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Day 2
Scriptures: Psalms 3:4, Deuteronomy 20:4, Psalms 4:8, Psalms 5:12, Psalms 32:7, Psalms 34:4, Psalms 34:17, Psalms 34:19, Psalms 91, 2 Samuel 22:2-3
God Is Our Deliverer
No matter how many people come against us, God is our deliverer. Our enemies try to tell us that God will not deliver us, but He always does. This may not happen in the way we expect, or when we wish it would, but He will not leave us helpless when we cry out to Him and place our trust in Him.
God is a shield around us, and when we are discouraged, He is the lifter of our heads. Even when we could worry about things, God helps us sleep well at night, and when we awaken, we are refreshed and ready to face another day.
We do not need to fear, no matter how many people or things come against us, because God is greater than them all. He will fight our battles for us while we rest in Him. He deals with all our enemies, and our deliverance comes from Him. Be encouraged today that you are not alone and that God is fighting for you.
Pray:
“Father, thank You that You are with me and fighting for me. Help me not to worry or believe the lies of my enemies. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Day 3
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