March 26, 2025

Psalm 34:4
I sought the Lord and He answered me,
And rescued me from all my fears.

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Lord, you have dried all my tears.
You have held my quivering hands
and comforted my trembling heart.

When I called out
with racing heart and shaking hands,
I was so afraid.
There were moments I was utterly terrified.
But God, you took my fears
of job insecurities rising
and questionable insurance costs
and diminishing savings accounts…

You answered me
and you said, “I am here.”
You reminded me you are Jehovah Jireh: “The Lord will provide!”
You provide for all of our needs
according to your riches in glory through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Then I remembered:
God, you own the cattle on a thousand hills.
Somebody ought to say “Amen!”
All the gold, the silver, the land and the resources are yours.

Then I was comforted.
My assurance returned.
You are the way-making God.
You are the ultimate deliverer from all of our fears.
Thank you for listening to my heart,
when I've been unable to articulate my needs.

Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus,
Amen.