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Day 16 – Faith
It is interesting how things can change so quickly. Many times we choose the change, but sometimes all we can do is watch it happen. Days come where everything can feel and seem so uncertain or unknown. Psalm 16:8 states, “I have set the Lord continually before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” All else in life may be molding and moving, but have faith that He is our constant. With Him, we don’t have to be shaken!
He has a wildly good plan and knows just what we need to go through to put us right where we need to be in order that we learn. God is intentional. Keep the faith. Trust that He hears your requests and will be your strength, hiding place and safe house through every twist and plot change in your life. Philippians 4:6-8 says to “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” It is amazing how we are encouraged not to worry because our God is a God who hears His people. He is using every point in our journey to mold us. If you have true faith in Him, He will continue to use you for His own glory. When we are humbled before Him, relying solely on faith is when He becomes our strength. Stand firm in the faith.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
I encourage you to find a quiet place and write or simply speak to God. Pour out your heart. He hears you. What can you praise Him for right now in your life? What is holding you back from increasing in faith and trusting Him with more of your life?
MEGAN MCPHERSON | TT and SLA, Sophomore | Corporate Communications major with a Music minor
It is interesting how things can change so quickly. Many times we choose the change, but sometimes all we can do is watch it happen. Days come where everything can feel and seem so uncertain or unknown. Psalm 16:8 states, “I have set the Lord continually before me, because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” All else in life may be molding and moving, but have faith that He is our constant. With Him, we don’t have to be shaken!
He has a wildly good plan and knows just what we need to go through to put us right where we need to be in order that we learn. God is intentional. Keep the faith. Trust that He hears your requests and will be your strength, hiding place and safe house through every twist and plot change in your life. Philippians 4:6-8 says to “Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” It is amazing how we are encouraged not to worry because our God is a God who hears His people. He is using every point in our journey to mold us. If you have true faith in Him, He will continue to use you for His own glory. When we are humbled before Him, relying solely on faith is when He becomes our strength. Stand firm in the faith.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
I encourage you to find a quiet place and write or simply speak to God. Pour out your heart. He hears you. What can you praise Him for right now in your life? What is holding you back from increasing in faith and trusting Him with more of your life?
MEGAN MCPHERSON | TT and SLA, Sophomore | Corporate Communications major with a Music minor
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This 40 day prayer plan was written by students, faculty and staff at Belmont University as a daily devotional for incoming freshmen. Each day guides and encourages new college students in their faith in Jesus Christ through the word of God and the sincere thoughts, seasoned advice and honest prayers of the contributing authors. May these words help you grow in your love for God and your love for others!
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