Psalm 9:9-10 (NIV) 9The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
v. 10 (NLT) 10Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you.
What wonderful words of hope and encouragement! The LORD will not abandon us nor forsake us. Abandon and forsake are strong words for it implies no intent to return. That is not the way of our gracious Heavenly Father. In fact He is not the one who ever leaves; it is we who stray away from Him. We drift, and sometimes pretty far away. But our LORD will never abandon nor forsake those who trust him, those who seek him. He is there; always as near as our next whispered prayer.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the precious promises in your Word. Forgive us when we stray, when we falter, when we drift, or when we doubt. Remind us how close your presence is to us. Thank you for the stability and comfort we find in you.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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