God is my Salvation

Written by Helen Grace Lescheid

by Helen Grace Lescheid

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“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Isaiah 12:2).

Do you ever feel like you can’t face another day of challenges? Perhaps it’s time to take a day off and to spend it in quiet refection walking through nature or reading a good book by the fireplace. But what do you do when none of this helps to lift you out of the doldrums? May I suggest something that has helped me to get out of the fog–literally and emotionally?

One night as I was coming home along the highway, the fog was as thick as pea soup. I could not see the road in front of me. I could barely glimpse the dim reflectors marking the lanes of the busy highway. How was I going to find my way home? It was by focusing on these “bright spots” in the fog. I inched forward from one reflector to the next. What a relief when, an hour-and-a-half later, I reached the warmth and light of home!

By using the same mind-focusing principle, I’ve learned to let Scripture guide me instead of my moods. I take a portion of Scripture like Isaiah 12—a favorite–– and personalize it. Then I say it out loud.

Today I will give thanks to you, O LORD!

When I feel afraid I will remember, Surely God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid.

When I am weak, The LORD God is my strength and my might; He has become my salvation.

When my resources are gone, I will draw water from the wells of salvation.

I’ve discovered there’s power in speaking the Word of God out loud. As I recite God’s life-giving words throughout the day, my mood lifts and I receive courage to move forward one step at a time.

~ Lord Jesus, thank you that I don’t have to navigate this day alone. With Your help I will face every challenge and conquer it. For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among us.

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Questions: Do you feel you need some help today navigating your way? Why not open your Bible to Isaiah 12 and let the words become Your own prayer today.

About the Author: Helen Lescheid

3 Responses to “God is my Salvation”

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anon says:

October 29, 2008 at 8:51 pm

thank you for that prayer, Helen.
if any of you are reading & you have a moment, could you lift up a quick prayer for my family? I’m a young adult woman, and my father recently lost his job, and my mother’s health has been a concern at times. I am also healing from personal things, and I pray God will continue to do His work & we would follow. God bless!
Jennifer Sanders says:

October 26, 2008 at 11:02 pm

I’ve been through a very stressful 18 months and have found it extremely difficult to draw near to God. Just three days ago I decided to focus on favourite verses of Scripture, speaking them aloud whenever possible. Already God has helped me and I expect complete victory in the months to come. I’ll be adding Isaiah 12:2 to my list – the Lord IS my strength and song.
Jan says:

October 26, 2008 at 1:03 pm

In recent months I faced open heart surgery. Before the surgery I was very anxious and I also found and personalised Isaiah 12 verse 2 and it has become one of my favourite verses along with many others. I wondered how I was going to get through the next weeks.But i now know that God truly does hold us in the palm of His hand and He never leaves us nor forsakes us and truly does see us through our trial. The hardest part is letting go and letting Him do it. I have now come through the trial and am coming out the other side. I have not been left with any great trauma and feel as if i have been in the centre of a mighty miracle and I praise God for that.. He provided many people and many things to help me through. And above all that verse. I had not seen it before and one day in my reading it came to my attention and I have found it to be true.