Deeper Life #75

For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.

—Psalm 31:3

WHEN YOU ARE WOUNDED AND stricken, seek refuge in God’s abiding presence. Carry your burdens to Him. Pour your heaped-up troubles on Him. He understands, my precious friend, when the heart is apparently gone out of you. God pities you, as a father does his little child. The gentleness of a mother is harsh compared with the gentleness of God.

When perplexities and troubles come, go to Jesus. Listen as He says, “Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:1). He will guide you by His sympathy. He will guide!

The prophet Isaiah shared with us a spiritual secret with these comforting words, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee” (Isaiah 26:3).

Prayer Thought: For Your glory and my good, guide me onward, O King Eternal.

SUGGESTED READING: Psalm 31:1–3