Welcome back Heartstrings family,
I know it has been a few days since I last shared my journey. I suspect it is like many of yours. While I may not be in a war zone physically, it sometimes feels that way. Frankly, my biggest battle this whole month has been in regard to my thoughts, my emotions. At first it was clear I was grieving for the loss of my earthly dad but, on top of that one thing after another piled pretty high. Tossing those cares upon the Lord has become a daily, ongoing response. His Word has been my help every step.
It gives me assurance to know that David wrote so honestly in the Psalms. He didn't try to cover up or brush the things of his heart under a rug. He came openly before the Lord God. All his sorrow, ugly feelings, and so many tears were not hidden. I am so grateful to find a friend of compassion here. As though he is living on the edge with me today.
I want to prayerfully submit Psalm 3 to you. Knowing you too struggle. Whether enemies you can see or the ones lurking in the shadows of your mind. The enemy of bitterness, self-pity, fear, resentment; even confusion. These bring to the Throne of God's matchless love and amazing grace. Don't wait. Come as you are. Those rags and ashes you have been wearing Jesus will remove, wash you clean until your face shines once more. You can cry honestly before Him and He will not judge you. Others surround you with platitudes and act so important. But, Jesus understands. So come. He hears you whether the words are spoken or kept isolated in the chambers of your heart and soul.
Psalm 3 says..."LORD, HOW they are increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.
"Many are saying of me, There is no help for him in God. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
"With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
"I lay down and slept; I wakened again, for the Lord sustains me.
"I will not be afraid of then thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.
"Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
"Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!"
I used to wonder why Selah is so important. When I am so weary the very best I can do is pause and think about the things of the Lord. You know He is the only One to depend fully upon.
The word believe means to trust in, cling to, rely on, lean on. You have heard me say this before in past times. But, it is Truth and never changes regardless of my circumstances. So, here I am back again to a place of learning how to apply the Fresh Life giving Word of God. He remains Faithful and True. He hears. Now, I want to hear Him. Selah, pause and calmly think of that!
Whether or not we meet here again, I pray this brings refreshment to your soul. That your mind would be so fastened upon delighting in the Lord that all the other noise, the many voices and even the personal struggles you are going through would become very small in comparison with you time in His presence. That the only Master you have is the One Who loves you eternally. Bless you beloved of the Lord in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Abundance is...I'm listening