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Psalm 73:25, 26 - Christ Is Our All In All.

Psalm 73:25, 26 (NLT) Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

Psalm 73:25-26 (GW) As long as I have you, I don't need anyone else in heaven or on earth. 26 My body and mind may waste away, but God remains the foundation of my life and my inheritance forever.

INTRODUCTION

Asaph declares his confidence in God's presence and guidance. From birth to death, God has us continually in his grip. But far more, we have hope in the Resurrection. Though our courage and strength may fail, we know that one day we will be raised to life to serve him forever. God provides our security and our eternal life, so we must cling to him. [Life Application SB 2019]

COMMENTARY PEARL

A Moment-By-Moment Grace
   The times when life feels impossible are often the times when we make the most progress and see the most expansion in our personal relationship with God.
   In those moments, we find a God who is sufficient, relatable, and dependable. He's the Satisfier. Our flesh and hearts may fail. The things we seek to fill our lives may fail. We might even let ourselves down. But God is our portion, and He will never fail or falter.
   God often meets us most powerfully when we are willing to admit that we don't have the resources to move past the moment we're in. There is no plan B. We've run out of all human options. That's where the miracle happens.
   Jesus supplies us with what we need for the moment, for the day, for the season. And then He provides another grace after that and another grace after that. Grace isn't a onetime deposit. It's a moment-by-moment relationship with God, where we trust Jesus to be in us and through us and for us. We trust He will come through in His own time and in His own way.
   Dear Jesus, I need Your grace right now. Strengthen me. Uphold me. Lead me in Your good and gentle paths. Shepherd me. Make me more like You. [Grace and Glory by Louie Giglio]

ILLUSTRATIONS

   Many people live day to day with severe pain. My friend Priscilla, who has had fibromyalgia for over ten years now, is one of them. Three years ago she suffered from a blood clot in her brain, which worsened her condition. Now she experiences extreme amounts of pain daily throughout her whole body. She is unable to work, fly, drive, stand, or sit for long periods of time.
   Living with chronic pain is physically and emotionally draining for her, but because of her positive attitude and love for life, you wouldn't know she had the condition from looking at her. At times, she asks the Lord, "Why me?" But then she quickly remembers that no person, including herself, is exempt from pain and suffering. She says, "God sees my tears and hears my cry."
   Priscilla doesn't let her pain take away from her love for life or from the small victories that each day brings. Every day she has a number of activities that keep her faith and spirit going. Each morning when she wakes up, she thanks God for the gift of another day. Before she gets out of bed, she reaches for her cell phone to read her daily devotion. And when she is having a hard time getting out of bed, she recites the Scripture "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
   When I think of Priscilla, I am encouraged by her faith, courage, and tenacity. She has taught me to count my blessings and make the most out of every day, even the tough ones.
   Lord, comfort and sustain those who live daily with physical and emotional pain. Pablo Diaz [Walking in Grace 2021 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]

   A nurse welcomed my husband to a private room on the leukemia floor that would be his home-away-from-home for the next month. We were still in shock from the diagnosis he'd received only hours before, trying to imagine what 7 days of round-the-clock chemo would do to his body that required a month-long stay.
   "You must get out of bed and walk the halls," the nurse instructed. She told us how many laps equaled a mile and said being active builds strength. "Every day you lie in bed, you lose 3 percent of your muscle mass."
   It's been several years since my husband's diagnosis, but I often recall the nurse's warning about how quickly muscle deteriorates from inactivity. I think the same is true for the heart muscle. My heart needs a daily workout. But I admit, now that I'm retired, sometimes my heart wants to be a bit lazy.
   Donating money to a young missionary is easier than attending her fundraiser at church. Keeping a coffee date with a mother of little ones means I can't wear my all-day pj's. Agreeing to pull weeds for a widow makes me think of my own overgrown flower beds.
   But I attended the fundraiser, reconnected with a friend I hadn't seen in years, and received a sincere hug from the missionary. Over coffee, I shared words of encouragement with a weary mama who needed a morning out. Watching my friend admire her flowers when she can no longer kneel to weed them herself fills me up.
   Jesus's command was clear: love others. It's a daily activity that keeps my heart muscle strong. Karen Sargent
   Faith Step: Exercise your heart today by doing a good deed for someone. [Mornings With Jesus 2025 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan]

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 73:25, 26 - Christ Is Our All In All.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220310-0910.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20160123-1857.html

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