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Writer's pictureSharon Gill

DEVOTIONAL DAY 18: BOUNDARIES IN PLEASANT PLACES


Day 18:

Boundaries in Pleasant Places – Trusting God in Every Season

Verse: Psalm 16:6 (NIV) - "The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance."

 

In February of 2018, my mother went home to be with Jesus. She was my hero, my constant source of love and strength. During her final months, as she lay on her sick bed, she found immense comfort and joy in her favorite Psalm, Psalm 16. It became her refuge. As I watched her, weakened by illness, her spirit was always uplifted by the words of this Psalm. Verse by verse brought light to her face and joy to her heart.

 

Sometimes, she could no longer hold her Bible and would ask me to read to her. I would sit by her bedside, my voice breaking at times, especially when we reached verse 10: “Because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.” My mother clung to the promises of this Scripture with unwavering faith, even when her body grew weak, and her memory began to fade. She never forgot the promises of God’s Word.

 

Reflecting on that season, I am reminded of my mother's deep connection with her Savior. She would lie there, her body growing frail, yet her heart remained in a place of peace and joy, as though she were in constant communion with the Lord. It was as if she were conversing with someone unseen, trusting in His promises. That experience reminded me of an important truth: we won’t always understand God’s plan, but we are called to trust Him regardless of our situation. We are to hold onto His promises, just as my mother did.

 

Psalm 16 is a song of trust and contentment in the Lord’s provision. The words of verse 6, “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places,” remind us that God is always faithful to His promises. Even in life's most challenging seasons, God has set our boundaries and is with us within those spaces. He knows what we need and provides for us in ways we may not immediately understand.

 

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and we may wonder if God hears us or sees what we are going through. But as I witnessed in my mother’s final months, faith isn’t dependent on what we can see or understand; it is about trusting God’s goodness in every season. Whether in a time of joy or sorrow, the boundary lines He has set for us are pleasant because they are held in His hands.

 

We can take heart to know that our inheritance in Christ is beautiful and eternal. Even in suffering, we are promised His presence, peace, and steadfast love. And just as my mother found deep joy in Psalm 16, we, too, can rest in the confidence that we are not abandoned by God, no matter what we face.

 

Reflection:

  • Are there areas of your life where you struggle to trust that God’s boundary lines are "pleasant places" for you?

  • How can you remind yourself of God’s promises, even in difficult seasons, as my mother did with Psalm 16?

 

Prayer:

 

Lord, thank You for the comfort and peace Your Word brings. Just as my mother held onto Your promises through Psalm 16, help me to trust in You, even when I cannot fully understand Your plan. Teach me to see that the boundaries You have set for my life are pleasant because Your love and goodness shape them. Help me to walk in faith, knowing that You are always with me, providing for me, and leading me toward a beautiful inheritance in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

Additional Scriptures for Reflection:

  • Psalm 16:11 (NIV): "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

  • Romans 8:28 (NIV): "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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