Hanging on By a Thread

 Hear me, LORD, and answer me, 
   for I am poor and needy. 
 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; 
   save your servant who trusts in You. 
You are my God;  have mercy on me, Lord, 
   for I call to You all day long. 
 Bring joy to Your servant, Lord, 
   for I put my trust in You.

 You, Lord, are forgiving and good, 
   abounding in love to all who call to You. 
Hear my prayer, LORD; 
   listen to my cry for mercy. 

Teach me Your way, LORD, 
   that I may rely on Your faithfulness; 
give me an undivided heart, 
   that I may fear Your name. 
I will praise You, Lord my God, with all my heart; 
   I will glorify Your name forever. 
For great is Your love toward me.
Psalm 86:1-6,11-13

Father, some days it feels like I am just holding on by a thread. Then I take a "leap of faith." Thankful that You are always holding the other end of that thread. I trust You. Then I remember . . .  

My sins are always before me. I am poor and needy in spirit anxious for Your forgiveness. I have failed You, my family, friends, and even complete strangers in countless ways. I am so sorry. 

Teach me Your ways, Lord. Help me to live according to Your will. Give me an "undivided heart." I love that phrase. Too often my heart wants to love You completely, but a part of me is always tempted by my own selfishness and pride. An undivided heart - devoted completely to You . . . overwhelmed that the God of the universe has "great love toward" me. 

Thank You Father. Your love. Your forgiveness. Your guidance. Help me to take a leap of faith. Amen. 

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