I am constantly either genuinely struggling with some aspect of my life or "saying that I am struggling. However, my struggles pale in comparison with those who are truly struggling. God reveals this to me through this Psalm.
5 LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup;
you make my lot secure.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
you make my lot secure.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure, 10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
my body also will rest secure, 10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
The key for me is how I need to more frequently - day by day and moment by moment - be reminded of these words from God to me. My "struggles" will wither away if I can be present to these words and these truths.
My Prayer: Lord, you alone truly are my portion and my cup. In this moment my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. You do make known to me the path of life and you do fill me with joy in your presence with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Forgive me for my harshness towards others, particularly in my own family. Lord please help me be mindful daily and moment by moment of how my heart is glad. Purify me of my harshness and help me bless others as you bless me.
