Psalm 127
Day 144 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) continues with a study of Solomon's contributions to scripture. Solomon authored both Psalm 72 and Psalm 127 and this latter psalm is my focus today. With this psalm, the focus is praise for God as the Giver of all things. John Piper provides this great video and encourages parents to rest in God as the Builder, Watchman, and Protector of our family, and he further point us to Matthew 11:28-30 as parents often need the rest that only He can provide.
I am grateful for Psalm 127 and for John Piper's encouragement based on this psalm - I needed this today.
My Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am so thankful for how You build, watch over and protect me as a father and husband. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving for the blessings of marriage and fatherhood You provide. I often fall down in these roles. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sins in these areas. Help me overcome and turn from my sins towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
Day 144 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) continues with a study of Solomon's contributions to scripture. Solomon authored both Psalm 72 and Psalm 127 and this latter psalm is my focus today. With this psalm, the focus is praise for God as the Giver of all things. John Piper provides this great video and encourages parents to rest in God as the Builder, Watchman, and Protector of our family, and he further point us to Matthew 11:28-30 as parents often need the rest that only He can provide.
I am grateful for Psalm 127 and for John Piper's encouragement based on this psalm - I needed this today.
My Prayer: Heavenly Father, I am so thankful for how You build, watch over and protect me as a father and husband. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving for the blessings of marriage and fatherhood You provide. I often fall down in these roles. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sins in these areas. Help me overcome and turn from my sins towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind, and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
