   'I have set the Lord always before me'. Say these words aloud several times and let them roll around in your mind. Imagine how this might actually be experienced in your life. 

   What would it be like to wake up with God on your mind? What would it feel like at night if you were aware of him as you fell asleep? What would your conversations be like with other people if God were the unseen third party present? What would work or school be like if you were continually aware of God and were communicating with him as you sat in your office or at your desk, asking for his help and guidance, not carrying the burden by yourself? After all, this is his promise to you: 'Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall' (Psalm 55:22 NLT). 

   'I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not be moved' (Psalm 16:8 NKJV). Reflect on the idea that the Lord is at your 'right hand'. In Scripture, the right hand is considered the hand of power and the one that does the work. Now reflect on these words: 'I shall not be moved'. Picture yourself receiving bad news or facing opposition; picture someone important who doesn't like you. Picture your work going badly - but it doesn't move or shake you. Why? Because God has given you supernatural peace. Isn't this the life you want? Then pray, 'God, this is the life I choose; show me what I need to do so that it may be so.'





— SCRIPTURE —

    'I have set the Lord always before me.' Psalm 16:8 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

    Jer 51-52, Matt 1:7-17, Ps 56, Pro 10:14-16
    

'I have set the Lord always before me'. Say these words aloud several times and let them roll around in your mind. Imagine how this might actually be experienced in your life. What would it be like to wake up with God on your mind? What would it feel like at night if you were aware of him as you fell asleep? What would your conversations be like with other people if God were the unseen third party present? What would work or school be like if you were continually aware of God and were communicating with him as you sat in your office or at your desk, asking for his help and guidance, not carrying the burden by yourself? After all, this is his promise to you: 'Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall' (Psalm 55:22 NLT). 'I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not be moved' (Psalm 16:8 NKJV). Reflect on the idea that the Lord is at your 'right hand'. In Scripture, the right hand is considered the hand of power and the one that does the work. Now reflect on these words: 'I shall not be moved'. Picture yourself receiving bad news or facing opposition; picture someone important who doesn't like you. Picture your work going badly - but it doesn't move or shake you. Why? Because God has given you supernatural peace. Isn't this the life you want? Then pray, 'God, this is the life I choose; show me what I need to do so that it may be so.'
 
 — SCRIPTURE — 
 'I have set the Lord always before me.' Psalm 16:8 NKJV 
 — SOULFOOD — 
 Jer 51-52, Matt 1:7-17, Ps 56, Pro 10:14-16

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.

The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day’s devotion appeared to be ‘written just for me’

The Word For Today is a daily devotional by authors Bob and Debby Gass. Every day, tens of thousands of people across New Zealand are encouraged and uplifted by its relevant insights.
The daily readings resonate with people as they often speak into their current circumstances. Often readers express wonder at how a particular day&rsquo;s devotion appeared to be &lsquo;written just for me&rsquo;