Devotion for Wednesday, March 20, 2019

“I shall pay my vows to the Lord, oh may it be in the presence of all
His people, in the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of you, O
Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 116:18-19)

We are each called to live the
life that we have been given. The ultimate purpose is to live in the love
relationship that the Lord established by grace. Many are called, but few are
they who enter into the relationship. Come into the life to which You have been
called and learn to praise the Lord in every circumstance. He alone is worthy
of all praise and honor. To Him alone be the glory.

Lord, You know the frailty of my heart. I am one who says one thing and
does another. Help me, O Lord, to overcome the difficulties of this world that
in all circumstances I would praise You. Cause me to dwell in Your peace no
matter the warfare around me. Bring me up to be with You that in this day and
every day I may be thankful for all Your benefits, praising You above all
things.

Lord Jesus, You knew and know
that we need saving. You have paved the way that as many as come in faith and
believe, You grant the power to become children of God. Lead me, O Lord, in the
way of truth that I would follow You and come into Your presence eternally. Lift
my thinking and acting up that I would learn to behave as a child of the Father
in all things. Amen.