In You Alone 9-2-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. In You alone There I will not fear In You my own There I know I'm free In You I belong There I'll always be Safe and secure in You ... "For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken.... Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us" (Psalm 62:1-8). Yes, Lord. I thank You for all those You bring into my life as a means of Your grace and love to me. I thank You for the words You speak to me through them and the prayers You move them to pray for me. Each one is an extension of Your grace and love to me. But let me never become confused that any of them are the source of my security, freedom, or peace. You alone are my rock and my salvation, my fortress and my strength. Anything less would be unhealthy for me and for them. So I honor them and thank You for them, but I do not cling to them or become dependent upon them. I cling to You and depend upon You alone. Then I am free and they are free to continue to grow in freedom, health, and maturity in You. So give me the courage and grace to let go when I'm tempted to cling to another too tightly and the courage and grace to say no when others are tempted to cling too tightly to me. As I do, I honor You as my rock and my salvation. Only You are worthy of that place in my life. By the power of Your grace, only You will have that place in my life. You alone are my Father, my Friend, my Savior, Healer, and Lord. Set Your boundaries in the right places in all my relationships, as we honor You and honor one another. "We depend on the Lord alone to save us. Only He can help us, protecting us like a shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we are trusting in His holy name. Let Your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in You alone" (Psalm 33:20-22, NLT). In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com Please Click Here to Order our Ministry Resources On-Line -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502