Word For Today

Imagine the greatest blessing possible for your life... That’s nothing compared to what God wants to give you! The Bible says that God does far more than we can imagine. Don’t limit yourself to your own dreams, God’s plans are so much better!

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
- Ephesians 3:20–21

Pray to God and ask Him to help you always walk within His plan. God’s purpose for your life is far greater than you can imagine. What God has for you will draw you closer to Him and help you feel completely fulfilled because you’ll be living within His will.

Do not resist God’s plan for you. Submit to your heavenly Father with joy and a determination to obey Him at all times. When you live within God’s plan, you will feel whole and satisfied. Begin walking the path God has prepared for you.

The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
- Psalm 37:23–24

In their hearts humans plan their course,
but the Lord establishes their steps.
- Proverbs 16:9

Choose to live within God’s plan for your life, and you will receive great blessings!

Also read:

• Bible Verses about God's Plans for You (for Guidance and Purpose)
• Bible Verses With Explanation, Reflections And Meaning
• Sermon Outline – Jeremiah 18:1-6: The Vessel in the Potter’s Hand

Psalm 86 is a remarkable psalm from which we can learn much. David, the psalmist, was going through a difficult time. He was distressed because he felt threatened and persecuted by arrogant and violent people.

In humility, David came before God in prayer. He presented his requests to the Lord, but he did so while expressing his need and acknowledging God's character. David knew God well. He knew that God would not fail him in times of need, and he approached the Father with complete confidence.

Based on his experience with God, David declared that he could expect God's intervention because the Lord had already worked in many situations throughout his life. Several verses in this psalm reveal just how well David knew God:

You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
- Psalm 86:5

David had experienced God's goodness, forgiveness, and love. He came before God knowing that once again he would receive evidence of the Lord's loving care.

When I am in distress, I call to you,
because you answer me.
- Psalm 86:7

God had answered David on many previous occasions. He knew that God would not ignore his prayer and trusted that the Lord would respond in the midst of his new distress.

For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.
- Psalm 86:10

David trusted in the greatness and power of God, the one true God, and remained steadfast in that truth.

For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths,
from the realm of the dead.
- Psalm 86:13

God had rescued David from death on other occasions, for example, by giving him victory over Goliath. David trusted in God's love and protective care.

David's confidence was not based on wishful thinking but on a personal history with God. He remembered what God had done in the past and trusted Him for the present.

How well do you know God? Have you experienced His intervention in the circumstances of your life? God is always faithful. Choose to trust Him!

See Also

• YHWH: The Meaning of the Hebrew Name For God (Tetragrammaton)
• The Story of Jesus Christ: His Life, Teachings, Death and Resurrection