Today's Devotion Friday, June 13, 2003 "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" (Psalm 118:6) Today's Thought A car commercial used a jingle which went like this, "Who could ask for anything more?" and went on to say its name! Essentially that's what today's verse is saying to us . . . with the Lord on our side, who could ask for anything more? We have nothing to fear! The verse goes on to say, "what can man do unto me?" The answer is simple . . . NOTHING! Man can do nothing that the Lord does not allow to be done. There's no sense to get upset with people for their wrongs against you . . . if you're a child of God, He's in control of every event in your life! How many times have we lashed out at people for wrongs perpetrated against us? Every thing that happens to us is for a reason . . . there is a purpose for everything under heaven! Yet, we want to put blame, to strike back, to make them an object of our anger for any unpleasantness in our life! The next time you find yourself in a challenge like this, someone lashing out at you in one way or another, consider the fact that NOTHING can happen to you that God does not allow . . . and He will make a way for you in the midst of that problem IF (and only IF) you are His child, called by His name! What do we have to fear? Nothing, for the Lord is on our side! Today's Prayer Father, so often I lose sight of the fact that You love me . . . that You are on my side . . . that nothing can happen to me that You are not aware of! Help me, Lord, to draw on your strength, to stand in the midst of persecution, and to represent You well in the midst of conflict. Help me to not allow fear to overwhelm me for You are in control! Amen! Have a blessed day! Jan Ross jan@... http://todaysdevotion.com "Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim" (Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem) Psalm 122:6 ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ **NOTE: Once or twice a year I like give everyone an opportunity to sow into the ministry of Today's Devotion. The devotions reach thousands daily, the exact number is impossible to determine since many of our subscribers pass them along to friends and family who, in turn, pass them on to others. I am continually amazed at the far-reaching affects of Today's Devotion and give the glory to God for the work He has done in each life through this daily endeavor. There is no pressure or obligation, and I apologize if you feel this notice is inappropriate. Your donations may safely be given online through PayPal with your Master Card/Visa (no extra charges) at http://www.paypal.com for jan@... . A check or money order can be mailed to me directly at 2647 Admiral Drive, Grove City, OH 43123. Thank you for your prayers and continued support! ~Jan Ross