Psalm 111
Much of this Psalm focuses on praise and worship of God with simple one-liners that emphasize different attributes of God as an example of how God is great. All true of course! But the last verse gets me the most and is my focus this morning.
We must fear the Lord...the Lord is all powerful, all knowing, and all seeing. He created all things, is in all things and He holds all things together - He is in control (see here). If we start with these premises, then we have no choice but to fall down and know that Jesus is God, Lord of Lord, King of Kings and Name Above All Names. We must love Jesus with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength as our number one priority. Only then will we begin to achieve some level of wisdom and understanding.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the Lord of Lords and I need You desperately in my life. I am nothing without You. You must be the priority in my life...yet I know there are many times where my focus is elsewhere. Please forgive me and help me turn from my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Thank You for your grace and compassion throughout my life - please continue to extend this grace and compassion today. Help me grow in my faith and help me be the father, son, husband and man You intend for me. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects of chemo. 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.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. v10
Much of this Psalm focuses on praise and worship of God with simple one-liners that emphasize different attributes of God as an example of how God is great. All true of course! But the last verse gets me the most and is my focus this morning.
We must fear the Lord...the Lord is all powerful, all knowing, and all seeing. He created all things, is in all things and He holds all things together - He is in control (see here). If we start with these premises, then we have no choice but to fall down and know that Jesus is God, Lord of Lord, King of Kings and Name Above All Names. We must love Jesus with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength as our number one priority. Only then will we begin to achieve some level of wisdom and understanding.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the Lord of Lords and I need You desperately in my life. I am nothing without You. You must be the priority in my life...yet I know there are many times where my focus is elsewhere. Please forgive me and help me turn from my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Thank You for your grace and compassion throughout my life - please continue to extend this grace and compassion today. Help me grow in my faith and help me be the father, son, husband and man You intend for me. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects of chemo. 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.
