September 1

Morning

You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. — Ps 73:24 BSB

The Psalmist felt his need for God's guidance. He had just realized the foolishness of his own heart, and to avoid being led astray by it, he decided that from now on, God's wisdom would lead him. Recognizing our own foolishness is a huge step toward becoming wise, especially when it drives us to rely on God's wisdom. Like a blind person leaning on a friend’s arm to safely reach home, we should completely trust God’s guidance, knowing that even if we can't see, it's always safe to trust the One who sees everything.

The phrase "You shall" expresses deep confidence. The Psalmist was sure that the Lord wouldn’t refuse to guide him. This assurance is also for you, believer; rest in it. Know that your God will be your counselor and friend. He will guide you and direct your steps. His written Word is part of that guidance, as the Bible is God’s counsel to us. How fortunate we are to have Scripture to lead us! Just like a sailor needs a compass, a Christian needs the Bible—it’s the perfect guide, mapping out all the dangers and showing the way from destruction to salvation. Blessed are we that we can trust God to guide us, not just now, but all the way to the end!

After considering God's guidance through life, the Psalmist looks forward to the final reward: "and afterward receive me to glory!" What an amazing thought for you, believer! God Himself will welcome you into glory—even you, who have wandered and gone astray. Yet, He will bring you safely to glory in the end! This is your promise; live in the hope of it today. If you find yourself surrounded by confusion, let this truth strengthen you as you go straight to God’s throne.

Evening

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah — Ps 62:8 BSB

Faith isn’t just for spiritual matters; it applies to our everyday lives too. We need to trust God with our earthly concerns just as we do with our spiritual ones. Only when we learn to depend on God for our daily needs will we live above the worries of this world. This doesn’t mean we should be lazy—God expects us to work hard. Nor does it mean we should be careless—God is orderly and wise. We must live responsibly, with integrity, and trust God fully in all situations.

Let me encourage you to trust God with your daily needs. When you do, you won't regret using honest and righteous means to meet your needs. Serve God faithfully, and even if you don’t succeed in gaining wealth, at least your conscience will be clear. Trusting God also means you won’t resort to deceit. Someone who relies on deception is like a ship tossed around by shifting winds, but someone who trusts the Lord is like a ship powered by a steady engine, cutting through the waves and heading straight toward its destination.

Be a person of principles. Don’t bend to the changing ways of the world. Walk with integrity, and your confidence in God will make you strong. This will free you from constant worry; you won't be shaken by bad news, because your heart will be fixed, trusting in the Lord. How wonderful it is to live a life that depends on a faithful God! We don’t have to carry our burdens—because He carries them for us.