One thing I appreciate about the scriptures is how they are true to real life. There are intense victories won in battle, the unspeakable pain of losing loved ones, frustration over being slandered, and awe over the beauty of nature. The breadth and depth of the human experience is expressed with insight and understanding of what matters to us. Because of this agreement with our souls the people of scripture resonate with those who seek after God to this day.
A glorious revelation in the Bible about the nature of God is it is always time to seek Him. Whether we win or lose, if we are healthy or feel sick, when we are filled with joy or deep depression, God is glorious and praiseworthy. The book of Psalms is filled with people who knew and trusted God who found themselves in impossible situations. Desperate times were often the background of David's songwriting. It seems when he was in great danger the sweet psalmist of Israel was at his most melodious, writing prayerful lyrics to God. Songbirds can be quiet at night, but it was in the dark times David's songs swelled to heaven.
How about you? Do you sing to God in the dark times, bringing your petitions and adoration to a God who is the lifter of your head? What great hope and comfort we find in Him, for when we pour out our souls to Him we are heard. Psalm 61:1-4 provides an example: "Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah" David trusted in God, and at times he was overwhelmed. There is great comfort here for those who trust in God who are overwhelmed today, for as God helped David He is faithful to help us.
May the LORD put a new song in our hearts to proclaim His praises, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. You may not think much of your singing voice, but the LORD delights to hear it because He cares for us. Whether we find ourselves in a cave, a dungeon at midnight, or feel like we are drowning, God will hear and attend to our prayer. Praise Him forever!
A glorious revelation in the Bible about the nature of God is it is always time to seek Him. Whether we win or lose, if we are healthy or feel sick, when we are filled with joy or deep depression, God is glorious and praiseworthy. The book of Psalms is filled with people who knew and trusted God who found themselves in impossible situations. Desperate times were often the background of David's songwriting. It seems when he was in great danger the sweet psalmist of Israel was at his most melodious, writing prayerful lyrics to God. Songbirds can be quiet at night, but it was in the dark times David's songs swelled to heaven.
How about you? Do you sing to God in the dark times, bringing your petitions and adoration to a God who is the lifter of your head? What great hope and comfort we find in Him, for when we pour out our souls to Him we are heard. Psalm 61:1-4 provides an example: "Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah" David trusted in God, and at times he was overwhelmed. There is great comfort here for those who trust in God who are overwhelmed today, for as God helped David He is faithful to help us.
May the LORD put a new song in our hearts to proclaim His praises, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. You may not think much of your singing voice, but the LORD delights to hear it because He cares for us. Whether we find ourselves in a cave, a dungeon at midnight, or feel like we are drowning, God will hear and attend to our prayer. Praise Him forever!
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