Deut 8:17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.”
As I was reading Deut 8 today, the saying, “May I never forget, on my best day, that I need God as desperately as I did on my worst day” came to mind. I no longer have any idea where I originally read that quote by Mike Epps, but I definitely still recognize its truthfulness.
Deut 8:18a But remember the LORD your God….
When times are tough, when things are going poorly, I have no trouble remembering that I cannot do life without God. When I’m praying, “Lord, Give me the strength and wisdom for just one more step. Just one more,” I know without a doubt where my strength comes from. I pray that I will always remember Who my strength is, no matter my present circumstances.
Deut 8:18b …for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for Your strength, Your peace, Your hope. Thank You that when times are tough, I know You are my strength. Help me to always remember that I need You as much on my best day as I do on my worst. Draw me closer. Amen.
Deut 8:18c …and so confirms His covenant, which He swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.