Constantly Starting Over


Psalm 119:108-109  "Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me Your laws. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget Your law."


Psalm 119 repeats over and over the same meaning: I will praise You Lord; teach me Your ways; God provides. Each little stanza says it a little differently, but it is the same thing over and over (to me). Well, this one jumped out at me, because I am constantly doing this! And that the Lord used the words “constantly” made it hit even more LOL

I am reminded as I read through this chapter, that King David was considered a man after God’s own heart. He messed up BIG time SOOOO many times, and yet is still considered a man after God’s own heart. That struck me, as I read through this chapter. Over and over King David repeats small bits of truth. I think he does it for himself, but it is truth of God as well as him/us as a human. This is me too. I praise God every chance I get. Thanking Him for small and big things, all day long. I REALLY want to learn and know His laws, His word – to be able to pull it out any second it is needed, yet I fail miserably in this. Then verse 109 just made me laugh – like a flashlight shining on me in the mirror: though I constantly take my life in my hands (like an Indian-Giver with some things)… “I will not forget Your law”. What a beautiful reminder of my heart towards God, His ways, and His guidance.

Of course I do not always understand what He is doing, or where He is taking me. And yes, I am forever jumping ahead of Him in what I ‘think’ He has planned for me (don’t we all?!) – yet, even in the middle of that choice, He is with me. He still loves me. He is still right there beside me. He is still there to guide, direct, teach, and lovingly care for me. Just like any good father would be to their child!

Being loved for who you are, not what you do or don’t do – is something we strive for each and every day towards those around us in our life. Unconditional. We are not perfect at this by any means. Oh sure, we try. But because we are human, we fall short in this area sometimes. LOL For some of us it is a daily struggle. While for others, it creeps in out of the blue, and takes us by surprise. I almost think it is harder for someone that doesn’t face it every day, to recognize it when it happens. Anyway – this chapter is very comforting in the repetition of Gods assurance of His love, guidance, and that we CAN rely on Him to teach us His ways. Even when we DO forget and go about something in our own way or time – He is there lovingly and willingly ready to accept us to Himself and forgive us when we bring it to Him.

Today – let’s try going through the ABC’s with things we want God to teach us…

Father, I ask that You allow the Holy Spirit to reveal anything to me that I need to be shown. Help me then to be willing to face it, give it to You, and then let it go. Guide me. Teach me. Help me. I pray in the name of Jesus for what You will reveal.

Father I ask that You teach me Your ways in ALL areas of my life.
Show me Your beauty in a way I haven’t seen it before.
Teach me Lord to care for others and their needs.
Father show me where I am being disobedient to You and Your ways/laws/words.
Daddy, help me to let go of envy towards others and things.
Help me Lord to have forgiveness towards those that I have held it back from.
…..

As you go through the ABC’s, the Lord will allow the Holy Spirit to pop things in your head. Some you may know, but have been unwilling to face. Some may surprise you. Then, there are some things, that you know good and well that are there and you need to surrender them to the Lord. I am praying that this is a time of refreshment for you. That your relationship with our amazing Daddy will grow and thrive! If you have been Indian-Giving things to Him, I pray today you are able to really let go and allow God to take care of it for you. WE get to "constantly" start over each and every day. Slate is clean. Brand new. Fresh. Be brave my friend, you are safe and you are loved – with God ALL things are possible and will work out according to His will. Trust Him. I am praying for you. Be safe today. Be well and strong and brave. Be blessed!




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