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Day 5 - I Release My Troubles

Scripture:
“I will be glad and rejoice in Your unfailing love, for You have seen my troubles,
and You care about the anguish of my soul.” Psalm 31:7, NLT

Reflection:
God sees and cares about everything that happens in your life. He’s seen every
wrong that’s been done to you. He’s seen every unfair situation. He told the
people of Israel, “I have seen your affliction. I have seen how badly you were
treated those 430 years that you were in slavery.”

Then He went on to say, “I have come down to deliver you.” When God brought
them out, they didn’t come out empty-handed. God made their enemies hand
over their gold and silver. God vindicated His people, and He will vindicate you!
Maybe someone has wronged you today. You could easily become bitter and
angry and spend your life trying to pay them back. However, if you will give it
to God and let Him do it His way, scripture says He’ll pay you double for your
trouble!

Today, know that He sees where you are, He sees where you’ve been and He
sees the struggles of your heart. Release the struggle to Him and let Him reward
you with His everlasting promises.

Prayer:
Father God, today I choose to release the struggles in my heart. I release the
offenses and wrongs done to me. I choose forgiveness. I choose peace. I choose
to let You be my vindicator knowing that You love me and care for me. In Jesus’
Name. Amen.

About the Contributor:

Dr. Joan L. Wharton, Pastor
Hemingway Temple AME Church
Baltimore, MD

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