My Walk with God

My Walk with God My daily devotional and experience with GOD.

Those that forsake the ways of the Lord, depart from their God. But though conscious to ourselves of many a false step, ...
24/08/2026

Those that forsake the ways of the Lord, depart from their God. But though conscious to ourselves of many a false step, let there not be a wicked departure from our God. David kept his eye upon the rule of God's commands.

Constant care to keep from that sin, whatever it be, which most easily besets us, proves that we are upright before God. Those who show mercy to others, even they need mercy. Those who are faithful to God, shall find him all that to them which he has promised to be.

The words of the Lord are pure words, very sure to be depended on, and very sweet to be delighted in. Those who resist God, and walk contrary to him, shall find that he will walk contrary to them, Leviticus 26:21-24.

The gracious recompence of which David spoke, may generally be expected by those who act from right motives. Hence he speaks comfort to the humble, and terror to the proud; "Thou wilt bring down high looks." And he speaks encouragement to himself; "Thou wilt light my candle:" thou wilt revive and comfort my sorrowful spirit; thou wilt guide my way, that I may avoid the snares laid for me.

Thou wilt light my candle to work by, and give me an opportunity of serving thee. Let those that walk in darkness, and labour under discouragements, take courage; God himself will be a Light to them.

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for being our light when darkness surrounds us. Please shine Your light upon our path, guide our steps, and keep our heart faithful to You. When we feel weak or uncertain, remind us that Your light is greater than every darkness.

Help us to trust You completely and walk humbly in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Psalm 17 is a prayer of David asking God for protection while surrounded by enemies. David trusts that God sees his hear...
23/08/2026

Psalm 17 is a prayer of David asking God for protection while surrounded by enemies. David trusts that God sees his heart, knows his righteousness, and is able to protect him from those who seek to harm him.

Important lessons:

* Run to God, not away from Him, when facing danger. God is our refuge and defender.

* Our greatest enemies are those that threaten our souls, not merely our physical lives.

* Earthly treasures are temporary, but God offers blessings that last forever.

* We should not envy those who prosper in this world, because their portion is only for this life.

* True satisfaction is found in God and in His transforming grace, not in worldly possessions.

* The psalm points us toward the hope of seeing God’s face and being satisfied with His likeness, ultimately fulfilled in eternal life and the resurrection.

In short: David teaches us to place our lives completely in God’s hands, trust Him in the presence of enemies, value eternal blessings above earthly treasures, and look forward to the day when we will be fully satisfied in His presence.

Prayer
Dear Lord, we humbly place our life and our soul into Your loving hands. Protect us from every enemy, especially those that can draw our heart away from You.

Help us not to envy the things of this world, but to treasure Your presence and eternal promises. Renew our heart, strengthen our faith, and guide us to walk in Your ways. May we seek Your face each day and be satisfied in You alone.

Amen.

23/08/2026

Psalm 16 is a beautiful expression of trust, devotion, and confidence in God. David declares that God alone is his refuge, his portion, and his greatest treasure. He chooses to walk with God’s people and refuses to follow the ways of those who turn away from the Lord.

The heart of the psalm is the joy of knowing that God is enough. David recognizes that worldly possessions and pleasures cannot compare with the inheritance God gives. Even in difficult circumstances, he is content because the Lord is his portion and his secure heritage.

David also speaks of God’s guidance: “I have set the LORD always before me.” Because God is at his right hand, he will not be shaken. The psalm ends with great hope—confidence that God will not abandon His faithful one to the grave and that He will show the path of life, fullness of joy, and everlasting pleasures in His presence.

For Christians, the closing verses point prophetically to Christ’s resurrection, giving us hope that death is not the end for those who belong to God.

Important lessons:

* Make God your refuge and greatest treasure.
* Choose holiness and fellowship with God’s people.
* Be satisfied with God rather than worldly pleasures.
* Seek His counsel and allow Him to guide your life.
* Trust that God will sustain you even in times of trouble.
* Look beyond this temporary life toward the everlasting joy of His presence.

🙏 Prayer
Dear Lord, You are our refuge, our portion, and our greatest treasure. Forgive us when we look to the things of this world for happiness instead of finding our satisfaction in You. Teach us to walk faithfully with You, to love Your people, and to turn away from anything that separates us from Your presence.

Guide us with Your wisdom, hold us when we are weak, and keep our heart fixed on You. May we always remember that our true home and everlasting inheritance are with You.

Thank You for the hope of life through Christ. Help us to trust You completely and rejoice in Your presence today and forever.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Psalm 15 teaches us what kind of person dwells with God. The way to true happiness is the way of holiness, sincerity, an...
22/08/2026

Psalm 15 teaches us what kind of person dwells with God. The way to true happiness is the way of holiness, sincerity, and integrity.

A person who desires to live close to God:

* Walks sincerely and seeks to obey God in every area of life.

* Speaks the truth from the heart and refuses deceit or dishonesty.

* Does no harm to others and avoids gossip, slander, and speaking evil.

* Honors those who fear the Lord, valuing godly character above wealth or status.

* Keeps his promises, even when doing so becomes difficult or costly.

* Rejects bribery, exploitation, and dishonest gain, choosing righteousness over personal profit.

* Stands firmly in faith, trusting that God’s grace will sustain those who walk in His ways.

The passage reminds us that holiness is not merely what we profess—it is how we live. Such a life flows from repentance, faith in Christ, and genuine love for Him. Therefore, we should humbly examine our hearts and ask whether our words, choices, and treatment of others reflect the character of a citizen of God’s kingdom.

Prayer
Lord, please search our heart and show us where we need to change. Teach us to walk sincerely before You, speak truthfully, love others compassionately, and choose righteousness even when it costs us something.

Forgive our sins and selfish ways, and help us live with humility, honesty, and love. May our life reflect Your goodness and bring honor to Your name.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

20/08/2026

Psalm 14 describes the deep corruption of human nature and humanity’s tendency to turn away from God.

* Rejecting God is foolishness. The “fool” says in his heart that there is no God—not necessarily because he has proven God does not exist, but because he wishes to live without accountability to Him.
* Sin affects everyone. Humanity has wandered from God’s ways, and no one can claim righteousness through his own goodness. Whatever true goodness exists ultimately comes from God.
* Sin produces wickedness. When people disregard God, they become capable of harming others, especially the poor and vulnerable, and they live without seeking God through prayer.
* We need God’s grace. The corruption of humanity shows why we cannot save or transform ourselves. We need to be born again, united with Christ, and renewed by the Holy Spirit.
* Salvation is our hope. The psalm looks beyond humanity’s corruption toward God’s salvation coming from Zion. The ultimate hope of God’s people is Christ’s victory over sin and Satan and the complete restoration of His people.

Main lesson:
Psalm 14 reminds us to humble ourselves before God, recognize our need for His grace, and never trust in our own righteousness. Though the world is corrupted by sin, God’s salvation gives His people hope and points us toward the day when Christ will completely overcome sin and bring everlasting joy to His redeemed.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we humbly come before You, recognizing how much we need Your grace and mercy. Forgive us for the times we have wandered from Your ways and trusted in our own understanding. Create in us a clean heart, renew our spirit, and teach us to seek You sincerely each day.

Lord, keep us from the foolishness of living as though we do not need You. Help us to walk in righteousness, love others, and remain faithful even when the world around us is filled with sin.

Thank You for the salvation You have given through Christ. May we always look to You as our only hope and rejoice in the promise of the day when You will finally remove sin and bring Your people into everlasting joy.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

19/08/2026

This reflection on Psalm 13 reminds us that even faithful believers may experience seasons when God seems distant and His face appears hidden. The sorrow and anxiety can become heavy, especially when suffering continues for a long time. Yet we should not allow prolonged trouble to convince us that it will last forever.

The psalm shows a beautiful change: from deep discouragement to renewed faith and joy. David brings his fears and complaints to God rather than allowing them to destroy his hope. When we leave our burdens at the throne of grace, faith begins to replace anxiety.

The greatest source of comfort is God’s mercy, not our own goodness or merit. Faith enables us to trust God’s salvation even before we see the answer. Like Hannah, we can come before God burdened and leave with renewed peace and hope.

Important lesson:
When God seems silent, keep praying. When joy is absent, keep trusting. Bring every sorrow to God, and leave it in His hands. His mercy can turn our deepest discouragement into confidence, peace, and joy.

Prayer

Dear Lord,
When You seem far away and our heart is heavy, help us not to lose hope. Teach us to bring every worry, sorrow, and fear to You and leave them at Your feet.

We have no goodness of my own to depend on, but we trust in Your mercy and grace. Restore our joy, strengthen our faith, and help us remember that You are always faithful.

Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing love and for dealing so bountifully with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

19/08/2026

Psalm 12
God Is Faithful in a World of Deception

Psalm 12 is a prayer of David asking God for help because faithful and godly people seem to be disappearing. David sees a world filled with lies, flattering words, pride, and deceit. Yet he reminds himself that while human words can be false, God’s words are pure, trustworthy, and enduring.

Significant Points

1. God sees the condition of the world.
David honestly brings before God the dishonesty, wickedness, and corruption he sees around him. We can also bring our concerns to God instead of carrying them alone.
2. Words can hurt and deceive.
Psalm 12 warns about flattering lips and proud speech. It reminds us to be careful with our own words and not allow deception or pride to control us.
3. God hears the cries of the oppressed.
When people are vulnerable or suffering because of injustice, God does not ignore their cries. He promises to rise and protect them.
4. God’s words are pure and trustworthy.
Unlike human promises that may fail, God’s promises remain true. His Word is compared to silver purified many times—completely trustworthy.
5. God protects His people.
Even when wickedness seems to surround us, we can place our confidence in God’s protection and faithfulness.

Main lesson:
When the world around us becomes dishonest, proud, and confusing, we should not lose heart. Human words may fail, but God’s Word never fails. Our response should be to remain humble, truthful, faithful, and completely dependent on Him.

🙏 Prayer
Dear Lord, we humbly come before You, knowing that Your words are pure and Your promises are true. When we see dishonesty, pride, and wickedness around us, help us not to lose faith or become discouraged. Guard our heart from deceit, and teach us to speak with kindness, truth, and humility.

Please protect those who are hurting and strengthen those who are weak. Help us trust You even when we do not understand what is happening. May our life reflect Your truth and faithfulness each day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Psalm 11 is a psalm of David that centers on trusting God when life feels threatened or unjust. Its main message is that...
17/08/2026

Psalm 11 is a psalm of David that centers on trusting God when life feels threatened or unjust. Its main message is that even when evil seems to prevail, God remains on His throne, sees everything, and will ultimately judge righteously.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

Verses 1–3:
Trust instead of fleeing

* David’s friends tell him to run away because danger is everywhere.

* David responds, “In the Lord I take refuge.”

* The question, “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” reflects times when justice, truth, and order seem to be collapsing.

Meaning: When society feels unstable or unfair, faith means trusting God rather than giving in to fear.

Verses 4–7:
God sees and judges

* God is described as reigning from His holy temple and watching humanity closely.

* He tests the righteous but opposes those who love violence and wickedness.

* The psalm ends by affirming that God is righteous, loves justice, and that the upright will one day see His face.

Meaning: Evil may appear to succeed for a time, but God is neither absent nor indifferent. He knows what is happening and will bring justice in His timing.

Key themes

* Trust in God during fear and uncertainty.

* God is sovereign—He is still in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic.

* God is just—He sees every action and will judge evil.

* Hope for the righteous—Those who remain faithful will ultimately experience God’s presence.

A practical application:
When you feel overwhelmed by injustice, conflict, or uncertainty, Psalm 11 encourages you to:

* Place your confidence in God instead of panic.

* Remember that God sees what others may not.

* Continue living righteously, trusting that God’s justice will prevail, even if it is not immediate.

One sentence captures the heart of Psalm 11:
When the world feels like it’s falling apart, God is still on His throne, and those who trust Him have a secure refuge.

Prayer
Dear Lord, we humbly come before You and place our trust in You. When fear, troubles, and uncertainty surround us, help us remember that You are still on Your throne. Give us a faithful heart to remain righteous and not be shaken by what we see around us.

Search our heart, strengthen our faith, and guide us to walk in Your ways. Thank You for being our refuge and for always seeing and knowing what we are going through.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

15/08/2026

If we would praise God acceptably, we must praise him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for some one particular mercy, we should remember former mercies.

Our joy must not be in the gift, so much as in the Giver. The triumphs of the Redeemer ought to be the triumphs of the redeemed. The almighty power of God is that which the strongest and stoutest of his enemies are no way able to stand before.

We are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, and that with him there is no unrighteousness. His people may, by faith, flee to him as their Refuge, and may depend on his power and promise for their safety, so that no real hurt shall be done to them.

Those who know him to be a God of truth and faithfulness, will rejoice in his word of promise, and rest upon that. Those who know him to be an everlasting Father, will trust him with their souls as their main care, and trust in him at all times, even to the end; and by constant care seek to approve themselves to him in the whole course of their lives.

Who is there that would not seek him, who never hath forsaken those that seek Him?

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, with all our hearts, we thank You for Your goodness, mercy, and faithfulness. When we remember all the things You have done for us, we are humbled and grateful.

Lord, be our refuge when we are troubled and our strength when we feel weak. Help us to trust You even when we cannot understand what is happening all around us. Teach us to seek You, knowing that You will never leave nor forsake those who put their trust in You.

Keep our heart humble, faithful, and thankful. May our life continually praise and honor Your holy name.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

15/08/2026

The psalmist seeks to give unto God the glory due to his name. How bright this glory shines even in this lower world! He is ours, for he made us, protects us, and takes special care of us.

The birth, life, preaching, miracles, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus are known through the world. No name is so universal, no power and influence so generally felt, as those of the Saviour of mankind.

But how much brighter it shines in the upper world! We, on this earth, only hear God's excellent name, and praise that; the angels and blessed spirits above, see his glory, and praise that; yet he is exalted far above even their blessing and praise.

Sometimes the grace of God appears wonderfully in young children. Sometimes the power of God brings to pass great things in his church, by very weak and unlikely instruments, that the excellency of the power might the more evidently appear to be of God, and not of man. This he does, because of his enemies, that he may put them to silence.

We are to consider the heavens, that man thus may be directed to set his affections on things above. What is man, so mean a creature, that he should be thus honoured! so sinful a creature, that he should be thus favoured!

Man has sovereign dominion over the inferior creatures, under God, and is appointed their lord. This refers to Christ. In Hebrews 2:6-8, the apostle, to prove the sovereign dominion of Christ, shows he is that Man, that Son of man, here spoken of, whom God has made to have dominion over the works of his hands.

The greatest favour ever showed to the human race, and the greatest honour ever put upon human nature, were exemplified in the Lord Jesus.

With good reason does the psalmist conclude as he began, Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth, which has been honoured with the presence of the Redeemer, and is still enlightened by his gospel, and governed by his wisdom and power!

What words can reach his praises, who has a right to our obedience as our Redeemer?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the beauty of Your creation and for the wonderful way You have made us. When we look at the heavens and all You have created, we are humbled by Your greatness and amazed that You still care for us.

Lord, help us to remember that every blessing comes from You. Give us a humble heart, a thankful spirit, and the wisdom to honor Your name in everything we do.

May our life bring glory to You, for “O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!”

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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