the Psalms
I've been finding a lot of comfort and strength from the Psalms these days. Every time I read one I am encouraged that David (or whoever) has the words and the prayer that maybe I don't at that time.
Today my Psalm was 145. I don't usually stretch my voice publicly but I have done so on Facebook and it's like a fire has sprung up. I can't think a thought without asking the Lord to teach me more. Whilst I struggled with the fact that God put this on my heart as He has put things on other people's hearts, I realised that I could get too caught up in it and thinking what to say next and maybe missing the point I was making myself, which was about spending so much time in debate/discussion and about just what Christian focus should be on.
This week has been tough, and whilst thinking about how my righteous anger could take effect, I decided to "practice what I preached" and could no longer be in a funk. I started repeating this psalm and immediately my mood lifted, like I mean instantly.
'2 Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
And His greatness is unsearchable. '
Controlling thoughts is never easy and I find it so tough but I felt alive and close to God and I liked it!
'5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty,
And on Your wondrous works.
6 Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,
And I will declare Your greatness.'
I'm alive, this is how I was designed, how I function, how I interact, how I am who I was created to be. When I realised I am my beloved's and He is mine, and I am learning with Him, from Him.
'10 All Your works shall praise You, O LORD,
And Your saints shall bless You.
11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
12 To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.'
God gave us life, gave us joy, ask that we delight ourselves in Him and that we should delight Him. Isn't that amazing!!
'17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works.
18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.'
I keep forgetting to cry Daddy, I keep forgetting that He is just that - Daddy. When oh when did the children of God grow up and forget. I am a woman of God, a warrior bride, a daughter, a child of God.
'21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD,
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.'
Never stand still. Never forget. Never lose your voice. Never let go of your first love.
Always give thanks. Always be challenged. Always make a change. Always love xx
Today my Psalm was 145. I don't usually stretch my voice publicly but I have done so on Facebook and it's like a fire has sprung up. I can't think a thought without asking the Lord to teach me more. Whilst I struggled with the fact that God put this on my heart as He has put things on other people's hearts, I realised that I could get too caught up in it and thinking what to say next and maybe missing the point I was making myself, which was about spending so much time in debate/discussion and about just what Christian focus should be on.
This week has been tough, and whilst thinking about how my righteous anger could take effect, I decided to "practice what I preached" and could no longer be in a funk. I started repeating this psalm and immediately my mood lifted, like I mean instantly.
'2 Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
And His greatness is unsearchable. '
Controlling thoughts is never easy and I find it so tough but I felt alive and close to God and I liked it!
'5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty,
And on Your wondrous works.
6 Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,
And I will declare Your greatness.'
I'm alive, this is how I was designed, how I function, how I interact, how I am who I was created to be. When I realised I am my beloved's and He is mine, and I am learning with Him, from Him.
'10 All Your works shall praise You, O LORD,
And Your saints shall bless You.
11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
12 To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.'
God gave us life, gave us joy, ask that we delight ourselves in Him and that we should delight Him. Isn't that amazing!!
'17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works.
18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.'
I keep forgetting to cry Daddy, I keep forgetting that He is just that - Daddy. When oh when did the children of God grow up and forget. I am a woman of God, a warrior bride, a daughter, a child of God.
'21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD,
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.'
Never stand still. Never forget. Never lose your voice. Never let go of your first love.
Always give thanks. Always be challenged. Always make a change. Always love xx