Thurs., 8/23/18 Devotion (Ps. 31:14-15a)

Today's encouragement comes from David's Holy Spirit-inspired words of Psalm 31:14 & 15a:

"But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, 'You are my God.' My times are in Your hand . . . "

Are we befuddled today about how to pray, or how to live? If so, here is a good and simple place to start. God is pleased with faith in Christ, no matter what the rest of our lives lack. He also relishes being "owned" by His faithful churchmen—so we ought to pray, "You are *my* God." If we are concerned about our future, or that of those we care for, it is helpful to recognize that our times are in God's hands.

Life is not as complicated as we are tempted to believe. Let us unclutter our souls; and love Jesus today.

[Puritan quote of the day: "The gospel stands in no need of external evidenc-es of its truth and divinity. It carries its own light and evidence with it.” —Jona-than Edwards, in his sermon, "The Wisdom of God"]