The Source of Peace

 

I won’t go into the details, but I had a tough several days with eyesight issues that could have affected my lifestyle. I’ve since learned that there is no permanent damage, but even before I knew that, God had given me peace.

Thursday’s devotion was especially helpful because one of the readings was Psalm 31. These selected verses from the ESV speak to my eyesight issues but also to other hardships in life.

³For you are my rock and my fortress;

     and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me;

⁴you take me out of of the net they have hidden for me,

     for you are my refuge.

⁵Into your hands I commit my spirit;

     you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.

⁶I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols,

     but I trust in the Lord.

⁷I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love,

     because you have seen my affliction;

     you have known the distress of my soul,

⁸and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy;

     you have set my feet in a broad place.

 

¹⁴But I trust in you, O Lord;

     I say, “You are my God.”

¹⁵My times are in your hand;

     rescue me from the hand of enemies and from my persecutors!

¹⁶Make your face shine on your servant;

     save me in your steadfast love!

 

²⁴Be strong, and let your heart take courage,

all you who wait for the Lord!

 Whatever your situation may be, I pray these verses give you peace, too.