Psalm 27:2-3, "When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident."
As you may know, David served as the king of Israel. He faced many wars and battles during his reign. There were times when he even had to go against his own son who disrespected him by going after his kingship. Although many of us do not come up against an actual war like David, we do face persecution, hardship, and challenges. I call it, "when your world comes crashing in." What am I referring to? When the pressures and stresses of this life tries to come with the purpose of destroying you.
For King David it came in the form of an actual warfare. For us today, our warfare may come in many different forms. Just becuase it may not be a physical warfare doesn't make it less dangerous, Why? Sometimes we cannot see when it's coming. When an army or enemy was advancing against King David, many times he knew about it, but many times when a storm comes crashing in against us it usually blindsides us without warning. Whether it be through the death of a loved one, sickness, disease, financial hardships, marriage problems, sibling rivalry, or just life beating us up. Through it all, David begins Psalm 27 with an incredible DECLARATION: "The LORD is my LIGHT, and my SALVATION -whom shall I fear? The LORD is the STRONGHOLD of my life -of whom shall I be afraid?" David through praise & Worship was reminding himself of the truth and faithfulness of God! What an incredible declaration. In other words, David said, "Even if I walk through the valley of the shadow of death" where is dark and lonely, "You are my light." When it feels like I can go on, "You are my Savior," and when I need a shoulder to lean on, "You are my Stronghold." The Lord is worthy of our Trust!
Today you may feel as though you are losing the battle, but remember that the Lord is your stronghold. He is faithful and Loving! When you read the rest of the Psalm you see that David did not focus on the storm, but he focused on the incredible presence and beauty of God!
God is Good All the Time & All the Time God is Good
Friday, March 5, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday Mornings
Lamentations 3:21-24, "Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."
Do you ever wonder why Monday Morning's are so hard? There are a few reasons that come to mind. 1) You absolutely hate what you do, 2) You had a great weekend and you do not want it to end, or 3) Your body, mind, and soul is just worn out from the previous week. Whatever the reason there is a great promise in the Bible found in the scripture stated earlier. His love, mercy, and faithfulness are new every morning. Why is this important?
When Sunday comes around we as believers receive the opportunity of attending a worship service where "hopefully" we are being built up in the faith. It happens in various forms. Such as: Worship in songs, Preaching of the Word, the Offering... yes the OFFERING, and the genuine fellowship of the believers. I don't know about you, but I look forward to seeing the faces of other believers who go through the same trials I go through throughout any given week. It builds me up to know I am not the only ONE. Is this not the purpose of fellowship. To be built up. Why? The Lord knows Monday morning is coming.lol. The Lord knows we need to be built up strong to face that Monday.
Many of us on that Sunday Morning sense the presence of God in a great way. We sense the Spirit of God leading and guiding the entire service. Let me tell you what the enemy would love to keep secret. "The same presence that is guiding that service and filling you with joy is the same Spirit that is with you everyday." The enemy knows that. The author writes, "Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope." Sometimes as believers we forget what we possess. We have the presence of God living and dwelling in us. The presence of God throughout the Bible is so powerful that it almost consumed the believers; remember Moses and the Isrealites? But the scripture follows by saying, "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Even on a Monday the Lord is faithful. Remind yourself of the Lord's Love today. Sunday Morning's are there to remind us of this truth, but the Lord wants to do it everyday of our lives. "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." The same God that created Sunday is the same God that created Monday.
Use what God had said on Sunday and put in to practice on Monday. God bless you. "His mercies are new every morning," including Monday Mornings.
"God is Good All the Time & All the Time God is Good"
Do you ever wonder why Monday Morning's are so hard? There are a few reasons that come to mind. 1) You absolutely hate what you do, 2) You had a great weekend and you do not want it to end, or 3) Your body, mind, and soul is just worn out from the previous week. Whatever the reason there is a great promise in the Bible found in the scripture stated earlier. His love, mercy, and faithfulness are new every morning. Why is this important?
When Sunday comes around we as believers receive the opportunity of attending a worship service where "hopefully" we are being built up in the faith. It happens in various forms. Such as: Worship in songs, Preaching of the Word, the Offering... yes the OFFERING, and the genuine fellowship of the believers. I don't know about you, but I look forward to seeing the faces of other believers who go through the same trials I go through throughout any given week. It builds me up to know I am not the only ONE. Is this not the purpose of fellowship. To be built up. Why? The Lord knows Monday morning is coming.lol. The Lord knows we need to be built up strong to face that Monday.
Many of us on that Sunday Morning sense the presence of God in a great way. We sense the Spirit of God leading and guiding the entire service. Let me tell you what the enemy would love to keep secret. "The same presence that is guiding that service and filling you with joy is the same Spirit that is with you everyday." The enemy knows that. The author writes, "Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope." Sometimes as believers we forget what we possess. We have the presence of God living and dwelling in us. The presence of God throughout the Bible is so powerful that it almost consumed the believers; remember Moses and the Isrealites? But the scripture follows by saying, "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Even on a Monday the Lord is faithful. Remind yourself of the Lord's Love today. Sunday Morning's are there to remind us of this truth, but the Lord wants to do it everyday of our lives. "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." The same God that created Sunday is the same God that created Monday.
Use what God had said on Sunday and put in to practice on Monday. God bless you. "His mercies are new every morning," including Monday Mornings.
"God is Good All the Time & All the Time God is Good"
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