06/16/2026
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
---IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER, ETHEL MAE---
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
“Established My Goings!”
He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. --- PSALM 40:2 (NKJV)
“The horrible pit” symbolizes a place of hopelessness, spiritual darkness, or crisis. Just as a person would sink and slip further into quicksand or deep mud without any footing, this represents a situation where the psalmist was trapped and powerless to save himself. This verse is a testimony of God’s deliverance. Here, King David describes how God rescued him from a desperate situation. “Established my goings” means God directed and strengthened David’s path, helping him move forward with confidence.
READ PSALM 40:1-10
This passage of Scripture delivers a steady stream of thanksgiving, as David recounts the Lord's deliverance of him from his enemies. He is grateful for giving him a new lease on life. He commits himself to doing the Lord's will and to telling others about how the Lord delivered him from his enemies. When we think of faithfulness, a friend or a spouse may come to mind. Friends who are faithful accept and love us, even when we are unlovable. Faithful people keep their promises, whether of support or made in marriage vows. God’s faithfulness is like human faithfulness, only perfect. His love is absolute, and His promises are irrevocable. He loves us in spite of our constant bent toward sin, and He keeps all the promises He has made us, even when we break our promises to Him. When we realize the impact of God’s righteousness on our lives, we cannot keep it hidden. We want to tell other people what God has done for us. If God’s faithfulness has changed your life, don’t be timid. It is natural to share a good bargain with others or recommend a skillful doctor, so it should also be natural to share what God has done for us.
There are seasons when life feels like a pit—when grief, worry, financial struggles, or uncertainty make us feel trapped. Today’s text encourages us to remember that God specializes in lifting people out of places where they cannot rescue themselves. He does not leave us struck in the mud of our circumstances. Instead, He places us on solid ground and directs our steps. If you feel overwhelmed today, trust that God sees your situation. The same God who lifted David from the pit is able to bring hope, stability, and direction to your life. Wait on Him, trust Him, and keep moving forward one step at a time. (Read Matthew 7:24-25) ---– About Our Father’s Business Ministries
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