Psalm 80:19 (12-19-09)

Restore us, O LORD God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.
— Psalm 80:19 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...In the days of Jesus' birth, there was a group of devout and lowly people who still looked for God's redemption. They knew that salvation could not, and would not, come without great cost -- not just to themselves, but also to God. Isaiah had hinted about this in his Servant Songs (see Isaiah 53). They had experienced it in their own history. So with honest hearts, they confessed that they didn't have the power to bring salvation and deliverance. This power had to come from God and had to be released to people who were seeking God's transformation in their lives. They needed to ask God for it! They needed to seek his face, his presence, in their daily lives. So must we!My Prayer...O LORD, God of heaven and earth, Ruler of all creation, I praise you. I praise you for your power and glory. I praise you for your wisdom and creativity. I praise you for your mercy and righteousness. I praise you because you alone are worthy of my praise. O LORD, you alone can bring me full salvation. Please, shine your face upon me. Please, make your presence known in my life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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AMEN, GREAT PRAYER, I PRAY THAT GOD'S LIGHT WILL SHINE ON ALL OF US, AND LEAD MANY TO SALVATION.