The Lord Will Lift You Up (Psalm 145:14)

Today's scripture: Psalm 145:14

I so love verses like this that remind me of God's sustaining me. When I figuratively fall, which happens more often than I'd like, He carries me. When I am "bowed down" with pain and weariness, He raises me up.

I often wonder how those who don't have this confidence handle chronic pain or catastrophic illness. How do they live with loss or emotional hurt?

I don't know. I do know when I went through valleys during my season of rebellion, depression set in to the point of my wondering if life was worth living. I guess this is why so many choose to end their own lives.

Without the sustaining power of God, without the confidence that He has a plan for the pain, I too wouldn't want to live with it. As melodramatic as that may sound, it's true.

It's only because I know how God carries me when I just can't take one more step that I get up each morning. I've memorized verses like Psalm 55:22, where the psalmist writes, "Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken." I cling to Jesus' promises of rest in Him (Matthew 11:28-30). I praise God that I can give Him every care because I know He loves me (1 Peter 5:7).

I am so very grateful for this reminder. If you're hurting today, if you have fallen, reach your hand up to the one who loves you, who will sustain you, who will raise you up.

Your God loves you, and He will carry you. Every day.

God's Sustaining Love (Psalm 145:14)

Today's scripture: Psalm 145:14

I so love verses like this that remind me of God's sustaining of me. When I figuratively fall, which happens more often than I'd like, He carries me. When I am "bowed down" with pain and weariness, He raises me up.

I often wonder how those who don't have this confidence handle chronic pain or catastrophic illness. How do they live with this kind of hurt?

I don't know. I do know when I went through valleys during my season of rebellion, depression set in to the point of my wondering if life was worth living. I guess this is why so many choose to end their own lives.

Without the sustaining power of God, without the confidence that He has a plan for the pain, I too wouldn't want to live with it. As melodramatic as that may sound, it's true.

It's only because I know how God carries me when I just can't take one more step that I get up each morning. I've memorized verses like Psalm 55:22, where the psalmist writes, "Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken." I cling to Jesus' promises of rest in Him (Matthew 11:28-30). I praise God that I can give Him every concern or anxiety because I know He loves me (1 Peter 5:7).

I am so very grateful for this reminder. If you're hurting today, if you have fallen, reach your hand up to the one Who loves you, Who will sustain you, Who will raise you up.

Your God loves you, and He will carry you. Every day.

The Lord, My Salvation (Ps. 3:5-8)

I lay down and slept;
I awoke, for the LORD sustained me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people
Who have set themselves against me all around.
Arise, O LORD;
Save me, O my God!
…
Salvation belongs to the LORD.
Your blessing is upon Your people.
(Psalm 3:5-8, NKJV)


Not only is the Lord our shield, as we learned yesterday, but He’s also our salvation from enemies and circumstances—and sleepless nights.

I like the beginning of verse 5. I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I face uncertainty, one of the first things that goes is sleep. Tossing and turning. Worrying and fretting. In times like these, I’ve learned if I talk to God just before I go to sleep and then again when I wake, He will sustain me. He will give me the strength I need to get through each moment, each day.

These verses also remind me I don’t have to fear. I really, really don’t. He’s in control, and He’ll save me. I may—no, let’s be honest here—I will face trials. I will face temptations. I may even face an enemy full-on. But He’ll carry me through.

God’s word promises salvation from our enemies. But let’s not forget, it also promises eternal salvation. So even if today seems rough, even if there’s not even a glimmer of light at the end of that proverbial tunnel, we who know Jesus Christ can be assured that this temporary life will one day be not even a memory. We’ll be face-to-face with our Lord and Savior.

Forever.