Psalms of Discipleship (Grace) Principle #4 February 4, 2012

Hello my dear friends! Greetings to you on this first Saturday of February. All of us are on a journey. For some of us, life has been challenging, really hard at times. When it seems we can go no further and we come to the end of ourselves, the Lord is there to comfort, strengthen, and give courage to take the next step by faith. This week's Psalms of Discipleship is a powerful reminder of how great our God really is.

Resting in His care for me,

Denny

Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #4

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 54:4

Core Value: Grace

Wits Inn. Nobody wants to go there, but it’s a place we do visit from time to time. It’s a place where we go when we get to the end of our rope, when we reach the last nerve, when we’ve come to the final straw. Strange as it may seem, Wits Inn can be God’s best place for us. Why? Wits Inn is a place where the broken are welcomed and treated like royalty. Wits Inn is a place where healing can begin. Wits Inn is the place where the only currency allowed is the currency of grace. Wits Inn: who can’t afford to miss this place?

Principle #4 & Personal Application: Quality disciples place their full assurance in God’s sustaining power.

• Behold, God is: This means He is the One who is the primary constant in my life—He will always be there for me.

• God is my helper: This means He is the One who helps me when I cannot help myself.

• The Lord is the sustainer of my soul: This means He is the One who fills my depleting tank of spiritual emptiness when I become discouraged and weary of life.

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

In what ways is “God my helper?”

How does the Lord sustain my soul?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You that You are my helper; thank You that You are the sustainer of my soul. May I always place my full assurance in Your sustaining power.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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