An example of turning God’s promises into prayer is to take Psalm 32:8 and pray God’s words back to Him. We could state that we believe He will teach us and reveal His path, while remaining by our side. God is faithful and unchanging, so we can trust in His promises, which enable us to rest confidently and act boldly.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 20, 2023.
Another one of God’s gifts is the Bible. Scripture is the Word of God Almighty. It is truth. It never changes. Regardless of our circumstances, the Bible provides a sure foundation on which to base our life and decisions. It contains thousands of promises – countless assurances that we can rely on with perfect confidence. And we can turn God’s promises into prayers and make them the cry of our heart.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 29, 2023.
The word ‘mercy’ in Hebrew is used about 250 times in the Old Testament, and refers to God’s gracious love. It is a comprehensive term that encompasses love, grace, mercy, goodness, forgiveness, truth, compassion, and faithfulness. The bedrock of faith is the reality that God keeps all His promises according to His truthful, faithful character.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Lamentations 3:22, 23.
Hold fast: holding on, or the perseverance of the saints, is the human side of eternal security. It is not something done to maintain salvation, but is rather an evidence of salvation.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Hebrews 10:23.
The bedrock of faith is the reality that God keeps all His promises according to His truthful, faithful character.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Lamentations 3:23.
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