I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
Psalm 17:6–7 NLT
Like the psalmist David, you probably have a day now and then when you feel empty or alone. Maybe you struggle to keep nagging, negative thoughts at bay. In many of his psalms, David shared his challenges to keep his negative thoughts from imprisoning him. At first he would give in, but then as he remembered God’s faithfulness, he was able to break the tentacles of doubt.
When those self-assaulting thoughts come to the forefront of your mind, refuse the lies and focus on the many times God has come through for you. He loves you with an everlasting love. He is faithful. He will never leave you. He is with you always. He has given you a future and a hope.
Remind yourself of God’s Word, just as David did, and doing so will bring you back to your spiritual senses. As the light of God’s truth makes its way in, you will begin to break free. His promises remove the prison bars of doubt so that you can hope again.
God is there—as He has always been. Listen quietly for the gentle whispers of His unfailing love.
Thank You, God, for Your whispers of love. When negative thoughts challenge me to give in and doubt, I will remember Your mercy, compassion, and faithfulness. Lord, hear my prayer.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Shanna D. Gregor.