Day 4: Influence

The flower fades and the grass withers, but my word stands forever. Though your beauty wanes and you feel weak, I love you. With an everlasting love, I draw you to me. I have called you and set you apart. You are mine. What the enemy meant for harm, I will use for your good. Though a thousand rise against you, I will be your shield and armour, and no weapon formed against you will prosper. I have equipped you. I have made you a pillar in my house. You stand firm and strong, and nothing will move you. My word is your foundation, nothing can shake you. Remain in me. Stay here. Learn from me. I will show you the way. You are my song in the night, a cool breeze on a hot summer’s day, and a well-watered garden in the cool of the evening. You are my place of rest for the weary and a refreshing stream for the thirsty. In my presence, you will grow strong. Your praises are before me forevermore, your worship is a sweet aroma before my throne.

Reflect: Who in my world is weary and in need of your refreshing streams today?

Prayer: My Lord, let me see myself as you see me, and let your kingdom come through me.