Monday, November 28, 2005
A Joyful Life: Psalm 40
Ever had one of those times in your life where you are wondering what to pray for? Well, our family is going thru such a time right now. Without going into too many details, just know that we are facing major decisions this week, while we wait on the Lord to show us our next move.
I love the Word of God! After much crying and praying, praying and crying with my husband, I flung myself on the bed and went "Lord, what do you want? I don't even know what to pray for?" As He calmed me, I found myself in Psalms (again!)... specifically Psalm 40. vs. 5 "Many O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to you: were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." One thing God has taught me is that when things look uncertain or unclear, to remember His works... remember you are serving the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob... He is the same today! Also, remember what He has done for you specifically.
Well... the next few verses gave me my answer of "what to do, what to do"... vs 7 "Here I am.." vs 8 "I desire to do Your will, O my God: Your law is within my heart." His will is our family's hearts desire. No matter what the outcome of this week... whether He tells us to stay or go, turn to the right or the left.... we have an assurance of a salvation that comes only from God.
Like David says in vs 6, we too are in a covenant to remain in His service, wherever that may be. David understood that the secret to a joyful life does not lie in empty sacrifice but in a lifestyle completely yielded to God's will. Wow! If David can write these words while running for his life... surely we can also say
"But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvtion always say,
"The Lord be exalted!" (vs 16)
Keep us in your prayers this week. Pray that we continue to rest in Him and look to Jesus alone for satisfaction... for His glory.
We'll keep you updated!
I love the Word of God! After much crying and praying, praying and crying with my husband, I flung myself on the bed and went "Lord, what do you want? I don't even know what to pray for?" As He calmed me, I found myself in Psalms (again!)... specifically Psalm 40. vs. 5 "Many O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to you: were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare." One thing God has taught me is that when things look uncertain or unclear, to remember His works... remember you are serving the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob... He is the same today! Also, remember what He has done for you specifically.
Well... the next few verses gave me my answer of "what to do, what to do"... vs 7 "Here I am.." vs 8 "I desire to do Your will, O my God: Your law is within my heart." His will is our family's hearts desire. No matter what the outcome of this week... whether He tells us to stay or go, turn to the right or the left.... we have an assurance of a salvation that comes only from God.
Like David says in vs 6, we too are in a covenant to remain in His service, wherever that may be. David understood that the secret to a joyful life does not lie in empty sacrifice but in a lifestyle completely yielded to God's will. Wow! If David can write these words while running for his life... surely we can also say
"But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvtion always say,
"The Lord be exalted!" (vs 16)
Keep us in your prayers this week. Pray that we continue to rest in Him and look to Jesus alone for satisfaction... for His glory.
We'll keep you updated!
# posted by melissa @ 8:30 PM 
