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A Time of Favor

Written by ronda on . Posted in Phoebe Connections.

Psalm 69:13

But as for me, LORD, my prayer to you is for a time of favor. In Your abundant, faithful love, God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

David is the author of this psalm, and he appealed to the faithful, loving character of God to deliver him from his troubles. He consistently proclaimed the character of God and trusts in who he knew God to be. Because God is good, He expected to see God’s goodness in his life again.

David spoke statements of trust. He still believed in God, even when his faith was under assault by the enemy. He reminded himself of God’s care for him in the past, and as he reflected upon God’s faithfulness, it strengthened his faith to believe in his time of trial.

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and the thing he wants most is our faith. Faith is what pleases God and ushers in His blessing. Faith is the substance of things unseen, and without faith it is impossible to please God. Therefore, the Devil gains victory and steals our blessings by attacking our faith and causing doubt in times of trouble. A stubborn faith develops when we remember God’s faithfulness and rely upon the goodness of His character to see us through difficulty and help us endure difficult times, which come to test our faith.

If life seems to be falling apart, start remembering God’s faithfulness to you in times past. Write down the blessings you have, and post reminders of answered prayer. Concentrate on His goodness, and rest assured He will continue to be good to you because that is His character. Refuse to let the Devil convince you God is no longer with you, is punishing you, or doesn’t care about your situation. God is for you, He has promised to never leave you, and He is working all things together for your good and His glory. You are His, and He is jealous for you. He will send a time of favor and assure you of His sure salvation.

Have a blessed day!

PHOEBE Connections, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to enhancing the lives of widows by building relationships and helping them find new identity in Jesus Christ through serving others. We promote an atmosphere of fellowship, where the widow can connect with other widows to develop friendships and supportive relationships.