a centered mind, life-giving cup, and my 🙏 prayer for you

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Psalm 16 provides multiple promises.

“You are my Lord, for the only good I know in this world is found in You alone.”

The Lord God, my Savior and Refuge. In Him, alone, do I find goodness.

I found so many promises here. And also, a sense of joy in the midst of a world of sin. My life-giving cup is filled to overflowing.

You, Eternal One, are my sustenance and my life-giving cup. In that cup, You hold my future and my eternal riches. My home is surrounded in beauty; You have gifted me with abundance and a rich legacy.

Thank You, Eternal One. You are my sustenance. In Your hands, You hold my future. I am surrounded by beauty. You provided me with a rich legacy.

I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days and centers my mind at night. He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand.

Thank You, Lord, that Your Word centers my mind at night. You stand with me, Your presence surrounds me, and You go before me. You are glorious!

And now, I live the good life in You, Lord God.

This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more?

You take me into Your arms and point me to the path to take as I walk with You! Oh, thank You, Lord, for the privilege. Your pleasures are never-ending. With You, Lord, I now know true joy and contentment.

Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.

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Protect me, God, for the only safety I know is found in the moments I seek You. I told You, Eternal One, “You are my Lord, for the only good I know in this world is found in You alone.” The beauty of faith-filled people encompasses me. They are true, and my heart is thrilled beyond measure.

All the while the despair of many, who abandoned Your goodness for the empty promises of false gods, increases day by day. I refuse to pour out blood offerings, to utter their names from my lips.

You, Eternal One, are my sustenance and my life-giving cup. In that cup, You hold my future and my eternal riches. My home is surrounded in beauty; You have gifted me with abundance and a rich legacy.

I will bless the Eternal, whose wise teaching orchestrates my days and centers my mind at night. He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand.

This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more? You will not abandon me to experience death and the grave or leave me to rot alone.

Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.

Lord, thank You for my reader. You provide her with a safe haven in Your presence. Thank You, Eternal One, for giving her sustenance, a future, and eternal riches. You have gifted her with abundance and a rich legacy.

Thank You, Lord, that she listens and adheres to Your Word. It shapes her days and helps her sleep at night. You stand by her, filling her heart with true joy and contentment.

Lord, You are our Great and Mighty King. You fight for us every day. We trust in You. We rest in You, knowing You are faithful. Help us to be grateful and praise Your name, Almighty God. Be glorified through her. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Have a blessed week! Thank you for reading!

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In the quiet of the West, grace speaks loudest.
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