This photo reminds me how the water collects from rain or from melting snow from the surrounding mountains to create this amazing lake named Lake Tahoe. This day with God, we will store up encouragement from God’s Word to be used as a reservoir to tap into when needed.  

Reading today in Psalm 70, David’s appeal was made because he was in a difficult time as his enemies had him where they wanted him. There is a sense of desperation with urgency expressed in his request to God. Problems requiring urgent resolutions are more easily handled if proper preparations are made in the first place.

There are pressing challenges to take on in life and tough issues to face. If we daily prepare by reading God’s Word, reflection, and prayer, we can be confident because prayer and listening to God through His word prepares us to make accurate decisions with quick action.

This day with You Lord, we come to You with pressing decisions to make. There are challenges we face. Like David, we have some urgency because the path forward makes all the difference in a loss or victory. Help us to desire storing up Your Word so it can be shared with others. Then Your wisdom will be known by them and they will have a reservoir of encouragement available. For in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.