Read Psalm 26:9
David’s prayer—“Gather not my soul with sinners”—comes from a place of deep humility and concern.
He was afraid, not because he didn’t trust God, but because he knew how weak and sinful he could be. His heart whispered, “What if I end up among the wicked in the end?”
Even those who have been forgiven sometimes wrestle with that same fear. We remember our past sins, our present weaknesses, and the temptations that surround us. We may wonder, “Will I really make it to the end? What if I fail?”
But here’s the good news: those who truly walk with God have nothing to fear.
If your heart is set on living with integrity, and your faith rests in Christ, then you are safe in His hands. God does not forget His own. You have been bought with the blood of Jesus—you belong to Him.
When the final judgment comes, God will separate people just as a farmer separates wheat from weeds. The wicked will go their way, but the righteous will be gathered into God’s eternal home. If you belong to Jesus, you will be gathered with Him forever.
So when doubts or fears creep in, remember this truth:
You are too loved to be lost.
You are too redeemed to be rejected.
You are too precious to be forgotten.
Trust in your Savior. Rest in His promise. Heaven is your home.
Prayer
Father, thank You that my life is secure in Your hands.
Even when I feel weak or afraid, remind me that I belong to You.
Forgive my doubts, strengthen my faith, and help me walk in integrity and trust.
Thank You that because of Jesus, I will never be gathered with the wicked but will live forever in Your presence.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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