the God Who pours out of us all.
Psalm 50:2
God is our Refuge and our Strength.He is a very present help in all our troubles.
Day after day, I say . . .
now t.h.i.s. is the Truth I must hold onto tightly!
Though these things in my earth should change this day or tomorrow. Psa 46:1-2
Though the mountain on which I stand should slip into the sea.
My God still lives here.
In my heart.
That will never change nor slip away.
I am attached to what matters most in life.
Detached from success in ministry.
Detached from success in reputation, opinions.
Detached from success in holding things of this world.
PRAYER FROM PSALMS
Psalm 46:10 - This moment in my history, O Dear Father, please help me to know way down deep where it really counts, what it means to "cease striving" and know that you are my God.
OVERVIEW: Psalm 46-50
"God is our refuge and strength,
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Therefore we will not fear..."
I really want/need to get back here on a consistent basis with you all. When I read today's Psalms, this one stood out the most to me. So many times I may put on a smile for the world, but in those deep places I desperately need His strength and help. He wasn't just a historic person, but He is in the here and now... "very present" and for that I am grateful.
I've missed you all. Annette, great idea to encourage me to jump back in. Thank you!
Yes, VERY present. That one word is such a powerful promise. So glad you are back, Angie!
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DeleteAs I read the psalms, line after line compels me to sing the worship songs written with these words as lyrics. I hum the tunes and get them in my head so that this praise lingers with me through the day. They are so much more than words...they are life.
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We learn so much about Who God is and His promises to us in the Psalms. He is a strong tower, a very present help in trouble, He will guide us until death. He chooses our inheritance. Let us press in and not fear and be filled to overflowing with praises to Him.
ReplyDeleteThe Psalms are like cool, comforting water that washes over me and calms me and brings me right to the throne of God. I found myself praying the 23rd Psalm the other night after I had had disturbing news.....not health problems but perhaps a change in family dynamics that I do not look forward to, but know that IF God says yes to them, it will change my life forever, but not for eternity. He is My Shepherd and when I truly claim that, then I have NO wants.....not even having my way and my comfort and my joy in having family near. I say He is my All in All and I so want to live that out daily...within and without. I too, like Bev want to know deep down that ceasing of striving within that can appear at times. I am accepting the possibilities that may come about very soon...but I want that and any ceasing to stop completely. He is my Shelter and My refuge and My Strong Tower !!!
ReplyDeleteNo kidding. I was kayaking right after I wrote my comment on here. I took my iPhone so I could play some of my favorite music. The second song that came on randomly was Travis Cotrell singing, "Made Me Glad." I was all by myself and it made me smile. I love when God does things like He did this morning. xoxo
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ReplyDeleteWe just drove into our driveway. Left at 7am, returned at midnight. Bob performed the funeral service of our dear friend, Mike. He passed away on Monday from Lou Gherig's disease. A little unexpected to go so soon. So young. His two boys postponed their plans over the past 3 years to stay at home after high school and take care of their dad who was wheelchair bound. Beautiful story. He lost his physical battle but won the battle waged here on earth against him. Bob spoke of the hope that we have or we are all indeed disillusioned people. Deep hope. As they lowered him into the ground and he returned to dust, the weight of the sod, the weight of the world, was lifted from him. Glory bound. Forever in His Presence. Ecc 7:1-4 It is better to be in the house of mourning...and we were this day. My dear friend Shari lost the love of her life. And her two boys lost their dad. With open hands and humbled hearts, they walk forward to a new chapter. Broken and healed. Bold and held. RIP humble, glorified Mike Gordon.
ReplyDeleteThis day, I kept saying Psalm 46:1-2 over and over. Said it to Shari. Said to her two young strapping sons. Said it to anyone who would listen. Shari's earth shifted. The mountain they had been climbing slipped into the sea. God was still there today. Forever.
ReplyDeleteLove you Angie!!!!!!
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