Morning by Morning, July 14, 2026 — Passing Through the Waters, Rivers, and Fires in the Presence of the One Who is Always With Us
Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my heart, here at the foundation of my day—for “Christ is all and in all” (Colossians 3:11). …
As the rains continue to pour down upon the land here at our home in the Texas Hill Country, I’m both thankful for the rain and also remembering those devasting rains that rushed down the Guadalupe River about this time last year that took the lives of so many young children and others. And I’m mindful of Your admonition that in this broken, fallen world, where all creation still years for Your redemption, that we will have tribulation and trouble, while at the same time, I’m mindful of Your assurance that You will be with us through it all:
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
We will not have a life free of trouble in this world. And even more importantly, we don’t have to try to live a life without You. No matter what we’re going through, we can go through it with You. You are “with (us) always” (Matthew 28:20). You “never leave (us) nor forsake (us). So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear…” (Hebrews 13:5-6).
And in times like these, when the rains begin to fall and the winds begin to blow, I’m reminded of Your Word in Your promises to Israel and to us as sons and daughters of God who turn to You and trust You in faith:
“But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place. Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life. Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, And gather you from the west; I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ And to the south, ‘Do not keep them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, And My daughters from the ends of the earth— Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him” (Isaiah 43:1-7).
By the power of Your grace, we will not fear but trust in You as You bring us through the waters and rivers and fires and whatever else we encounter and overcome with You by our side and Your Spirit in our hearts. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged this day. In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you know the Lord God is with you in whatever you through in this broken, fallen world longing for redemption, as you keep turning to the who is with you and has overcome it all, in Jesus' name. God bless you, my friend! And you have a great day!
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