As I opened my Bible this morning, sitting on the porch enjoying the cool breeze on this beautiful Texas morning, I began to read Psalm 146 (NKJV): “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Do not put your trust in princes, Nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; In that very day his plans perish. Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The Lord gives freedom to the prisoners. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down. The Lord shall reign forever-- Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the Lord!”
As I read this, tears began to come to my eyes…remembering once again what an awesome God I serve. He is capable of doing anything. The only thing that God can not do is fail. When we put our trust in people and their abilities, we will be let down and disappointed. But, when we trust in God and His abilities…we will continually be amazed at what He is capable of doing in our lives. This same God who made the heavens and the earth and everything that is within them, loves us with such a great unfathomable love. And, this morning, I was overwhelming with that thought. Happiness is found when we seek His help and guidance…He provides us with everything that we need…He frees us…He opens our eyes…He raises us up when we are bowed down low…He watches over not only us but those that do not know Him like we do…He restores the fatherless and widows. What an awesome God we serve!
This song sums up my thoughts today. Jesus, is the reason I live. He has blessed me with so many things, for which I am thankful. And, my desire to be continually dedicated and consecrated to Him. ♪♫ He’s the only reason I live. But oh what a reason. He’s the only reason I live. But oh what a reason. There’s nothing in this world worth living for. It only leaves you empty and longing for more. He’s the only reason I live But oh what a reason. ♥
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