May 16, 2026

Baskets of Blessings Day 16 by SGLY Ministry

Blessing: God’s Watchful Attention
Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Psalm 33:18 KJV

Message:
When we fear the Lord and walk with Him daily He is ever present with us, His eye is always upon us to help us. Isn’t it good to know what we are never alone in this world? That day or night we have our Lord watching over us to protect us, help us and bless us is such a comfort isn’t it? Let’s give thanks and tell Him right now that we are so grateful for His mercy and that He is with us always.

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We have a God in Whom we can trust by Alive to God

There is a blessing waiting for those who will place their trust in God. Just listen to this promise that God offers to all those who will place their trust in Him.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. He is like a tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water—a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by long months of drought. Its leaves stay green, and it goes right on producing all its luscious fruit.

If we are trusting God we will be able to face anything that comes our way. We have a God in Whom we can trust. Our God is a rock. A rock in the storms of life. We must grab hold of this rock and hold onto it as we face what life may bring our way.

2 Samuel 22:47 The Lord lives. Blessed be my Rock. Praise to Him—The Rock of my salvation.

Psalm 28:1 I plead with You to help me, Lord, for You are my Rock of safety.

Psalm 61:2 When my heart is faint and overwhelmed, lead me to the mighty, towering Rock of safety.

Make God your rock of safety today!

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Easy Way Out

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Have you ever been in a swimming pool, and tried to swim against the flow of the water jets? Or been in the ocean, and tried to swim against the direction of the current?

It is a lot of work just to stay in one place. It is even more work to go against the flow. On the other hand, have you noticed how effortless it is to just relax and let the current carry you along?

In our spiritual swimming, it is more difficult to move along when we are going on our own steam - uphill, against the flow, doing things our own way. We can get a lot farther, a lot quicker, with a lot less effort, by going in the direction the Lord has planned for us.

Today I would like to remember to take the easy way out.............let God be in charge, and go with flow.

Prayer: Today, Lord, please help me to relax and sit back in the boat, and let You be the one up front paddling. Thank you, Lord! In Jesus' name, Amen.
--Daily Wisdom

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A Bible Devotion

Life Lessons

Our life on earth is a learning process. We are in "school" whether we realize it or not.

What are the main lessons we are supposed to learn in life?

God is trustworthy.

PSALM 118:8 NKJ 8 It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man.

TITUS 1:2 NKJ 2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,

1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 NKJ 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Be loving.

GALATIANS 5:14 NLT 14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

1 JOHN 4:21 NKJ 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.

1 JOHN 3:23 NKJ 23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.

Be thankful.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 NKJ 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

COLOSSIANS 3:15 NKJ 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Respect authority.

EPHESIANS 6:2 NLT 2 "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise:

1 PETER 2:17 NLT 17 Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.

ROMANS 13:7 NLT 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

SAY THIS: Help me Lord to learn my lessons.

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Jesus said, Take away the stone. Martha, the sister of the dead man, exclaimed, But Lord, by this time he [is decaying and] throws off an offensive odor, for he has been dead four days! — John 11:39 (AMPC)

It Is Never Too Late by Joyce Meyer

Like Martha, we may think it is too late for God to help us with our problems because we have had them too long or they are too difficult to solve. But God reveals over and over in His Word that nothing is impossible for Him to do. If He can raise a man from the dead, surely He can raise up a lost son, or a dead marriage, or perhaps a dead dream for the future.

I want to encourage you not to give up on anyone or anything. Talk to God about it and give Him a chance to work in your life and circumstances. Be patient and expect something good to happen!

Prayer Starter: Father, I know You can do anything, so I am going to ask You for everything I want and need!

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God Our Refuge

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Psalm 46:1-2

Thought

God is not only our protector; he is also our helper. Even when our world seems to be crashing around us, he is there. He will deliver us from death or deliver us through death. He will deliver us from evil or he will deliver us to overcome evil. Our task is to trust that in the midst of our earthquakes and tidal waves we are not alone or abandoned.

Prayer

Holy God, I pray for those today who are in the middle of life’s earthquakes. You know those for whom I am concerned. You know I care about their struggles which are too big for me to mitigate and too painful for me to truly bring comfort. I ask you now, to bless them, be with them, and please deliver them quickly. You are our only true hope and Jesus is our only sure redeemer. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

By Phil Ware

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Bible Verses

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2 Cor 5:17)

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Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1

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Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

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Ecclesiastes 11:5 “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.”

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Prayers

For Joy in God's Creation

O Heavenly Father, who has filled the world with beauty; Open my eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that rejoicing in your whole creation, I may learn to serve you with gladness, faithfully managing your bounty; for the sake of him by whom all things were made, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Meditation

[Open my eyes.]

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Blessing for the Day

Oh God, hold me in the palm of your hand. I pray that you will mold me into what you want me to be. May I joyfully fill the role you have given to me and feel your peace deep in my soul, today and always, Amen.

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Heavenly Father, today I am singing a new song. Yesterday with its victories and failures has passed away, and behold on this day all things have become new. I look forward to all things that You send my way — a new sunrise, new friends, relationships, assignments, responsibilities, blessings, and new opportunities to be a blessing to someone today. I release the past, and will not judge by the former thought patterns and attitudes. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your goodness to me. The earth is full of God’s unfailing love. Amen

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"How precious it is, Lord, to realize that You are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day Your thoughts turn toward me. And when I waken in the morning You are still thinking of me!"* ... Oh Lord, help my thoughts to turn toward You during the day, that I may know Your will and be obedient to it. Let me praise You daily, and thank You for Your constant care.

In Your holy name I pray.

Amen.

* (Psalm 139:17-18 -- TLB)

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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My Father, may this be a day of usefulness. Make me sure of myself, that I may not spend my days in questioning, but accept with gratefulness thy love and tender care. Make me worthy to be called thy child. Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, I am thankful for all of Your many blessings this day. Lord, I do desire to have Your wisdom. You see the future, so help me to make the best decisions, so that I do not have greater problems tomorrow. Lord, help me to guard my mouth and restrain my lips from any evil. Help me to be a loving witness of Your goodness and give me the boldness to proclaim the gospel. Bless all of those who touch my life and keep them from harm. I am grateful to be Your child. Father, I ask this in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Prayer for the Human Family
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.