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DAY 7: AMAZING GRACE

The unmerited favor of God is how we define His amazing grace. Grace is something we cannot earn and do not deserve. Once we confess Jesus as our Lord, we can claim the inheritance of His Kingdom here on earth. That comes with perks and benefits that are eternal yet extremely useful in this life. As the 23rd Psalm clearly illustrates, we have a Shepherd that covers our wants and needs as they relate to His plan rather than our own. I take comfort in knowing that He has green pastures and still waters from which I can derive peace and tranquility. I am grateful that my soul can be refined, renewed, and restored and that the path of righteousness is available upon my repentance and humility. As David clearly states in this chapter, we will walk in a valley and among the shadows of a figurative death, but we also have the ability to fear no evil. Our Lord promises that He is with us and his mighty weapons of warfare will comfort us. This world will present many opportunities for us to be under attack by our enemies, but we are promised victory and abundance in their presence. We are assured that our cup will overflow. I believe God has blessings beyond our wildest imaginations or expectations. He wants to lavish us with goodness, grace, and love beyond anything we can comprehend. I love Psalm 23 because it offers an all-encompassing shelter of scripture and a figurative fortress for us within a lost world that has become increasingly dark. It encapsulates the differentiating characteristics of a protective and loving Heavenly Father who personalized a love letter for each of us in these scriptures. As we continue to speak the words of this hallmark chapter over our lives, we will continue to see everlasting evidence of hope, peace, and truth. It has been and will continue to be a staple in my morning routine of connecting with the Lord and preparing for anything the day presents.

CHALLENGE:

How will you utilize Psalm 23 in your daily life?

Who can you also encourage to implement this chapter into their daily routine?