Monthly Archives: March 2026

As for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them – Psalm 65:3

God does not expect us to be perfect. He knows that we will make mistakes. That is why He made Jesus a scapegoat to make atonement for us. Yes, Jesus is our atoning sacrifice who took on Himself our past, present, and future sins so that we can live without guilt and shame. When you feel that you are not measuring up to God’s standard, remind yourself that the only person that could meet God’s standard is Jesus. Thank God for Jesus. Praise Him for what He has achieved for you. He was perfect so you don’t have to be perfect. Recommit yourself anew to Him so that you can grow more and more into the image of the One who is perfect. And give yourself grace for your imperfections. God loves cleaning up the mess that we make. So again, don’t beat yourself up for not doing things perfectly.  

My imperfections are there to help me grow my relationship with the Perfect One

When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches – Psalm 63:6

What is the last thing you do before you go to bed? Do you worry? Do you become preoccupied with what happened during the day? Do you use the time to watch the news? There are many things we can do to bring about sleepless nights. Yet, there is a sure thing we can do to experience a peaceful night. The secret to having a restful night is meditating on the loving nature of God; meditating on His heart and character towards us as a Father; meditating on His great and wonderful promises. When we do, our sleep becomes restful, and our dreams become sweet. So, what is your night routine? If you want to sleep better, then let the heart, nature, and character of God be the focus of your attention right before bed.

I will meditate on God at night so that my sleep can be restful

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You – Psalm 63:3

Trials, tribulations, broken relationships, diseases, disasters, and death are all results of living in a fallen world. Though life in this world can be unfair and unrelenting, the things that are happening to us externally do not have to dictate what is happening within us. We can find supernatural peace and joy when we stop reveling in our situation but instead look towards heaven. We can sing in the middle of the storm and can praise amid poverty when we revel in the lovingkindness of God. Yes, life sometimes gets hard, but the lovingkindness of God can soften our lives. Life can throw curve ball, but the lovingkindness of God handles it expertly. Think of the times God has come through for you. Think of how good God has been to you. When you do, you will agree that God is worthy and worthy to be praised.

The storm I am going through is temporary, but God’s love is permanent

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God – Psalm 62:11

Are you in a battle with someone that is way more powerful than you? Are you outgunned and outnumbered? Remember the story of Gideon. He was able to defeat an army of thousands with just 300 men. He was able to do it because he trusted in God’s wisdom. No matter the obstacle you are facing, know that power belongs to God and not to your enemy. God has legions of angels working on your behalf and waiting to aid you. So, involve God in your struggle and let Him be your wisdom, guide, strength, and anything else you need. Do not wait a moment longer. Stop trying to fight your battles in your own strength. Hasn’t life thrown you enough haymakers? No one and no thing is as powerful as our God. Tap into the power of God if you want to be powerful in life to overcome all the obstacles that life will throw your way.

I may be or feel powerless, but God is all-powerful

If riches increase, do not set your heart on them – Psalm 62:10

A strange thing happens as riches increase. It becomes easier to start to trust in riches and take our attention off God; it becomes easier to start believing that we are invincible. The moment we set our heart on money; it begins to rule our lives. Suddenly, the spirit of mammon takes over and we find that our moral compass and values start to shift – perhaps because money can assuage or eliminate the consequences of many decisions that we make. Still, God is not mocked, and riches make for a terrible god. God is the one who empowers us to get riches in order to establish His covenant on the earth (Deuteronomy 8:18). Therefore, the riches that God allows us to get is not only for us but also meant to serve His purpose. When we set our heart on money is when our heart becomes corrupted away from God’s purpose. When you focus your heart on the purpose of God, then money takes it rightful place as a tool to further the will of God on the earth.

I will not put money before God

My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him – Psalm 62:5

There is a difference between anticipation and expectation. Anticipation is something you wish someone will do. On the other hand, expectation is something that you have agreed that someone will do. When our expectation is from God, it means God has already told us that He is going to do something. Hope that is based on an expectation that comes from God is the biblical kind of hope. This hope is sure and never fails. Any other type of hope is just a wish based on our desires. Our hope should always be in Christ – based on His words and unfailing character. This kind of hope is defined as expectation of a sure thing. Conversely, we cannot hold God accountable for something that we anticipate from Him, but He hasn’t agreed to provide. If God hasn’t agreed to it, then what we have is a wish. Do not hold God accountable for your wishful thinking. Rather, make sure your expectation is in Him and then rest assured as you wait on Him.

When my expectation is grounded in Him, then I can rest assured knowing it is done

They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly – Psalm 62:4

The ordinary person has no idea what is in the heart of another man. But we are not ordinary people. We have the spirit of God living in us, and He is very much aware of what is in the heart of man. The Holy Spirit is able to reveal those secret things to us, so that we do not run afoul of smooth-talking lying words. The bible reveals this as the gift of discernment. This gift not only works to discern what is happening in a situation and what to do but also discerns the unspoken motives in the heart of people. How can you improve your discernment? Well, the bible tells us that the word of God is living and powerful and is a discerner of the thought and intent of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Therefore, the simplest way is to immerse yourself in the word of God. As people speak, the Holy Spirit will help you recollect the word of God that is applicable to your specific situation. If the words of the mouth of the people do not align with the word of the Lord, it is, at a minimum, a sign that you should thread very carefully.

When I listen to people, I will listen to what the Spirit is telling me about what they are saying

Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation – Psalm 62:1

In times of trouble, our mind and emotions can be all over the place. Sleep departs from our eyes, and we feel burdened. It does not have to be this way! Our soul can be silent and in a peaceful state while our hands and feet are actively operating under godly wisdom and direction. When you truly know that God is working on your case; when you truly know what He has promised you in life, you will rest in the fact that your deliverance draws near with each passing day. Want to keep your soul silent? This happens when you focus your attention on the God that lives within instead of the pressures that are coming from the outside. Leen internally towards the person and promise of God, and you will experience the peace that comes the salvation of your soul Trust in the Lord will your heart through faith and do not lean on what you understand from the reality all around, and you will find yourself better able to hear from God as your soul becomes silent in His presence.

As each day passes by, I get closer to the appointed time of my victory

When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I – Psalm 61:2

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Have you reached your breaking point with a job, with a co-worker, with your spouse, or just with life? When you have reached the end of yourself is when God can do His best work. The bible says that God will not despise a broken spirit and a contrite heart (Psalm 51:17); He will not break a bruised reed (Isaiah 42:3). Know that He is there even if you feel He is a million miles away. Cry out to Him, share your frustrations with Him, ask Him for His strength and wisdom. Then be still and let go in the knowledge that He loves you and He oversees your life. Most people make the mistake of going through hard moments in life on their own because they do not want to show weakness or they feel they need to be rock steady for their families. Remember that no matter how much of a rock you are, there is a higher rock than you. Lean on Him and let Him be your rock.

When I am overwhelmed, His love longs to overwhelm me

Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless – Psalm 60:11

A terminal illness diagnosis from a doctor. Post traumatic stress disorder from a jarring incident that left an indelible mental scar. A barren womb. There are many circumstances in life where no one but God is able to help; there are many circumstances and situations where the help of man is useless. For those who trust God, there remains a hope in those times. For those without faith, hope fades and turns into despair. Faith, leading to hope, changes the way we go through the vicissitudes of life. If you are going through a troublesome time, do not neglect your relationship with God but lean into it, as He is a very present help in our time of need. If you rely heavily on help from man, choose to develop your relationship with God. It is only a matter of when and not if a situation arises where the help of man is useless. Only God can solve any and every problem you could ever face.

I know that there is no trouble God cannot solve