That None Should Perish

February 26, 2026

Psalms 73:17:28 The Living Bible

“Then one day I went into God’s sanctuary to meditate, and thought about the future of these evil men. What a slippery path they are on–suddenly God will send them sliding over the edge of the cliff and down to their destruction: an instant end to all of their happiness, an eternity of terror. Their present life is only a dream! They will awaken to the truth as one awakens from a dream of things that never really were!

When I saw this, what turmoil filled my heart! I saw myself so stupid and ignorant; I must seem like an animal to you, O God! But even so, you LOVE me! You are holding my right hand! You will keep on guiding me all my life with your wisdom and counsel and afterwards receive me into the glories of Heaven! Whom have I in Heaven but YOU! And I desire no one on earth as much as YOU! My health fails; my spirits droop, yet God remains! He is the strength of my heart; He is Mine forever!

But those refusing to worship God will perish, for He destroys those serving other gods.

But as for me, I get as close as to Him as I can! I have chosen Him and I will tell everyone about the wonderful ways He rescues me!”

Oh, Heavenly Father! I once was like that, unaware of Your saving grace and love for me. I wandered off and was caught up in things that were not what You wanted for me. I was a sinner and still stand on the precipe of falling away at times, but You grab my hand and pull me back towards YOU! Please do not let me slip!

I am so thankful that You saved this wretch of a soul and gave me a purpose, one that is what You had planned for me all along! You are the King of my Heart! Help me to hold onto Your wisdom and counsel and I will hold onto You forever!

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit! Thank you for saving this wretch and giving me a new name, life, purpose and meaning! Hold me close to You, Lord Jesus! I will shout to the world all that You have done for me!

AMEN!