Psalm 13
No doubt on this one...the Lord has been good to me. Yet, what is interesting here is the choice of words David uses. Note that David indicates that he will offer praise "for he has been good to me"...implying because God has been good to him. I am not going to judge David as I am not worthy to judge him or anybody else. However, his choice of words causes me to examine my own motives in my praise of Jesus. Do I praise Jesus only when he has been good to me - am I a fair weather fan? I sure hope not! I recently posted how we must see God's wrath daily...and that it is perfect and good.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You created all things, You provide all things, and You are in all things...for my good and Your glory. I have seen Your blessing in all circumstances...Thank You Jesus. Yet I know I continue to have impurities and sin, and that You are not done with me. I continue to be harsh and impatient with my family. I am not worthy of Your love and forgiveness, yet You provide it and I seek it now. Please forgive me. Help me turn from my sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. v5-6.
No doubt on this one...the Lord has been good to me. Yet, what is interesting here is the choice of words David uses. Note that David indicates that he will offer praise "for he has been good to me"...implying because God has been good to him. I am not going to judge David as I am not worthy to judge him or anybody else. However, his choice of words causes me to examine my own motives in my praise of Jesus. Do I praise Jesus only when he has been good to me - am I a fair weather fan? I sure hope not! I recently posted how we must see God's wrath daily...and that it is perfect and good.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You created all things, You provide all things, and You are in all things...for my good and Your glory. I have seen Your blessing in all circumstances...Thank You Jesus. Yet I know I continue to have impurities and sin, and that You are not done with me. I continue to be harsh and impatient with my family. I am not worthy of Your love and forgiveness, yet You provide it and I seek it now. Please forgive me. Help me turn from my sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo and radiation. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
