My Rock
Psalm 71:3, “Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress.”
Morning! Have you ever gathered rocks or pebbles? Do you remember going on a trip, vacation, or just to grandparent’s homes, and just finding rocks of any sort and collecting them? Do you know what drew you to looking for them? Was it the size, shape, color, or sparkle? I believe that daily we search for God in the same way. We find ourselves asking God for salvation, then courage, strength, mercy, grace, faith, trust, and deliverance from evil. Each, like pebbles, have separate meanings with distinct differences, all of which make them special and unique. Our journey after salvation, is a constant need to find completeness with God. Putting our trust in one who can be the rock we stand on; sturdy and strong is a precious choice. The relationship we create together with God will always stand true. After receiving the gift of salvation, our lives are changed and we will see bigger, better shapes; colors will be more colorful, and there will be a sparkle in us that will glow on the inside until it shines on the outside! Then we search through prayer asking for even bigger changes. We ask for abilities like kindness, humility, teachability, obedience, the ability to forgive. Our collection keeps growing because we are adding the stones that God can use to further His message. The excitement and grandeur of allowing God to become your rock makes all the other pebbles seem dull! If you want to stand firm and not sink into the grains of sand, choose to find God and ask Him to be your rock!
Scriptures:
Read: Deuteronomy 32:4, I Corinthians 10:4, I Peter 2:4-8, I Samuel 2:2, Deuteronomy 32:18, Isaiah 51:1, Matthew 16:18, Psalms 18:2,31,46, Psalms 62:2,6-7, Psalms 71:3, Psalms 89:26, Psalms 95:1, Psalms 144:1, Luke 6:48, II Samuel 22:32, Isaiah 26:4, Psalms 31:2-3, I Peter 2:4-5, Exodus 33:22, Psalms 61:1-4
Prayer:
Lord, thank you for allowing the pebbles in our lives that led to the searching for the true Rock! Lord, continue to add to our collection so we can help reach others and show them to the most perfect Rock! Continue to provide the words and guidance that we can share with others. Thank you Lord for everything. Amen.