January 27
Remembering
God's Deliverance
Psalm 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Daily Steps
One of the most powerful sources of gratitude is the memory of past deliverance. When anxiety tries to convince you that you are alone and that your current trouble is inescapable, you must deliberately recall the times God has already rescued you.
The psalmist reminds us of this process: he "waited patiently," God "lifted me out," and then "set my feet on a rock." The response to this deliverance was immediate and overwhelming: "He put a new song in my mouth."
To conquer present worry, engage in this grateful remembrance today. Your current problem may feel like a "slimy pit," but God has a track record of setting your feet on "a firm place to stand."
Gratitude is the key that unlocks the memory of His faithfulness, which guarantees His help in the future. By remembering His power, you replace fear with the peace of knowing He will deliver you again.
Reflective Question
What is one specific "slimy pit" from your past that God clearly rescued you from? Use that memory to fuel a prayer of thankfulness and confidence regarding your current worry.
Prayer
Lord, I thank You for Your faithfulness and for the specific ways You have delivered me in the past. Forgive me for forgetting Your power when I face new worries.
Today, I recall Your strength that lifted me from the pit and set my feet on the Rock. Put a new song of praise in my mouth and grant me the peace of knowing You will hear my cry again. Amen.
