WISDOM FROM THE PSALMS FOR 2/18/13

Psalm 140:7

God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Larry had to face the fact: His surgery was less than three days away, and he was scared. He'd hardly been sick a day in his life, and now he was preparing to go under the knife for heart surgery. Nothing had ever prepared him for something like this. He lay back and closed his eyes and began to pray. As he did, an image came into his mind. He was dressed as a soldier, and the surgery ahead was a foe to defeat. But, Larry didn't stand alone. God was with him, and beside the awesome image of God, the foe didn't look large at all. When Larry ended his prayer, he opened his eyes with a renewed sense of hope and a heart that was strangely calm. The Lord had prepared him for battle, and Larry felt that it was already won.

Prayer:

Lord, I put my trust in You. As I face the challenges of everyday life, help me to remember that You stand with me, supplying my strength and m y courage. Amen.