Dear Young Christian:
For many of us, when we flip the calendar to the month of September it seems like summer is over, vacation behind us, and it’s time to get serious about life again. Time to settle down and get ready to go back to school, maybe a new job, perhaps even a move to a new location. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming and frightening.
Whatever changes September brings, remember, the Lord is with you. David had lots of changes and scary experiences in his life, too. On one occasion he prayed: “When my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the Rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2). He also prayed, “Preserve me, O God: for in Thee do I put my trust” (Psalm 16:1). In fact, David uses the expression “preserve me” six times in the Psalms, and the word “preserve” in other contexts many times. He felt the need of the preservation of His God, and often prayed that he would be “preserved.”
This is a good prayer to start a new month with!
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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