TODAY’S FAITH BOAST: He Kept Me
Not long ago, a friend and I were talking over a cup of tea when she asked, “How did you make it through all of that?”
I smiled and told her, “God kept me. There were days when all I could pray was, ‘Lord, help me get through today.’ And He did. Sometimes He brought a Scripture to mind that I could hold on to. Other times, somebody called at just the right moment. Looking back, I can see His hand in things I didn’t even recognize as answers to prayer at the time.”
Maybe you woke up this Monday still praying about something you brought to the Lord last week. I wonder what you would say if we were sitting across the table from each other and I asked, “How has God kept you while you wait?”
David wrote, “My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.” (Psalm 34:2, KJV)
I love that David thought about the person listening. Sometimes we wait until everything works out before we tell anyone what God has done. But somebody may need to hear what you can say right in the middle of it. That’s my faith boast for today. The same God who kept me then is keeping me now.
That’s one way we boast in the Lord. We tell somebody where we saw His hand.
What I can say today
Here is one thing I can say about the Lord’s faithfulness in my own life. My last book came out in 2022. This October, I got to hold Pieces of Us in my hands and see my story, “Still Choosing You,” alongside the work of ten other authors. Now I’m making room in my days to write fiction again. I thank God for that desire. After so much time spent helping other people tell their stories, it means something to sit down and give my own characters a turn.
So, before Monday gets busy, finish this sentence in your own words: I saw God’s faithfulness when ______________. Be specific. And if someone comes to mind who could use that encouragement, tell them. They may be wondering how they’re going to make it through the very thing God helped you face.
A prayer for your Monday
Father, thank You for keeping me through the things I can talk about easily and the things only You and I know. As I bring this week’s concerns to You, help me remember where I have already seen Your hand. Give me the words to tell someone what You have done for me, and give me the patience to listen when it’s their turn to share. In Jesus’ name, amen.
How is God keeping you this week?
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