A Word of Encouragement

March 14, 2026

PA084 - River Bend

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Jesus, who although He is God, became human. (John 1:1-3 & 14) He did this to show us that, as our High Priest, He understands EVERYTHING we go through. (Hebrews 4:14-15)

Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered.
	Hebrews 5:8

Believed to have been written when his son, Absalom, tried to usurp the throne, David wrote,

My spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart is appalled within me.
	Psalm 143:4

But even through all he was experiencing, David left the situation up to God.

Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You; Teach me the way in which I should walk; for to You I lift up my soul.
	Psalm 143:8

Even during difficult situations, we should ask God to show us what He wants us to do. After all, He is carrying out His perfect plan for us. (Jeremiah 29:11) But David didn't stop with just asking for God's guidance; He prayed,

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
	Psalm 143:10

It is one thing to ASK God what He wants me to do; But am I willing to do it? If not, because He loves me and want's what is best for me, He will discipline me. "Whom the Lord loves He disciplines, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights." (Proverbs 3:12)

And He WILL do what is best for me!

Our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases
	Psalm 115:3

El zitzfleisch - God of patience - teach me to do what You want me to do.

Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness!
	Psalm 143:1

Let Him do what is best for you,