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Psalm 28 - Juliano

Psalm 28

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God is all strength for his people,
ample refuge for his chosen leader;
Save your people
and bless your heritage.
Care for them;
carry them like a good shepherd.

God has definetly been in the process of stretching my faith.
It's a lot of ups and downs. I feel more confident in the Lord, but at the same time there are challenges I have never faced before.
Those can be financial challenges, emotional, and just really being stretched to be more of an adult.

When I ask God, why all of these things are happening to me, it is like a good trainer.
Just when I get comfortable, he will just add more weights to make me stronger.
I can feel God say "I know it's difficult now, but I need you to get stronger for the blessings to come."
It's tough for sure. Very tough.

But God will never throw something you wouldn't be able to handle it.
Like a good good father. He will gradually add those weights.

Guide you where you need to be, and He's there to hold you tight when you feel weak.

Help me Lord.
I am overwhelmed. If it weren't for you, I would have been crushed like a bug a long time ago.
Keep holding me tight. Be my constant joy and strength, in a world you promised hardships and tribulations.
Thank you for all that you do. In your wisdom. For your Kingdom.
In your name I pray. Amen.

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  1. ShaneOctober 28, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    "like a good trainer... add more weights to make me stronger." That's a powerful and good line!! It's so true. When you're to grow and strengthen, it's supposed to be tough and it's with the mindset that God is right there training/guiding you through it. What a devo, and what a share! Thanks Juliano! Stay strengthened!~

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