A String of Pearls: May 28 "The Purposes of My Heart" Psalms 111-118

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

May 28 "The Purposes of My Heart" Psalms 111-118

When that word comes down to us? The one we hoped never to hear? What will we do? Will our faith flame strong? It's not that our faith will change our circumstances. It's all that our God will show up fully to quiet and calm our hearts. For in this world, you will have troubles. Surrendered. Dependent. And our plans may change, but the purposes of our heart remain forever.

Psalm 112:7 He is not afraid of bad news. His heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.

Psalm 118:7 The Lord is on my side as my helper.

Not to us, not to us, but to You be the Glory, O God!

COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
Father, it happened this very day as I waited for a surgery outcome at a hospital. My mind, my body raced ahead to try to cope with what could be. May I see a little deeper this moment that life is all about what I am trusting in---outcomes or Omnipotence.

PHOTO: Sitting on a dock on a bay. Trying to process this life of mine. Encouraged deeply that God has generously given Purpose and Meaning to my life. Beyond words.

3 comments:

Mary LouMay 28, 2014 at 1:43 PM
Great word right to my heart.....I have several things going on right now that I have no idea of the outcome and I am in a "hold" pattern of waiting.....waiting for the next doctor's visit and waiting for two other things to be worked out concerning me and the lives of my grandchildren. So hard to wait on Him and to not try and jump ahead of Him and figure out what is going to happen in each situation and circumstance and how my life can/will be changed if this happens or if this happens. So I am learning to hold on to Him and focus on Him and praise Him to work ALL things for my good. We humans think the world revolves around us and our needs and our wants and it does NOT do that at all. He has a purpose for the waiting and for the outcomes of the situations. And I know that I can trust Him no matter how they turn out.
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annetteMay 29, 2014 at 8:31 AM
Saying a prayer for you, Mary Lou, in the wait, that He will guard your heart and flood you with peace and wisdom. Hugs!
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Bev Brandon @ The FrayJune 3, 2014 at 1:28 AM
Just enjoy reading your heart, Mary Lou, cause you face what you see and trust in the dark. You surely are in a hold pattern of waiting. May God meet you right there and you know His beautiful grace all over you. I'll pray for you. And pray for me too that the Word counsels my heart. Much Love, Bev
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