Blessing the Lord at all times sounds impossible until I realize that He is the source of everything. He gave me life. He sustains me. He protects me. He provides for me. He directs my steps. He encourages me. He comforts me. He lifts me up and surrounds me when I feel alone. He adopted me into His family. He nurtures me. He never leaves me. And above all He loves me.
How can I not praise Him and bless Him with everything that is in me? He is my everything.
David’s words are a great reminder to us that God is not a God of immediate gratification. The Lord expects us to wait on His timing. He expects us to trust Him and “wait all the day long” for His guidance while trusting Him to meet us at our point of need. We cannot rush God, but we can rush ahead of Him. When we do, the result is often disastrous.
I don’t need the whole path, just enough light for where I am today. #traumarecovery #FaithInTheFog #lightinthedarkness #dailyinspiration
When I read this today, I felt relieved. I don’t have to figure everything out — the Spirit promises to guide me. That takes the pressure off. #FaithInTheFog #dailyinspiration #guidance
This verse helps me slow down and remember ways God has been faithful that I don’t always take time to notice. #traumarecovery #FaithInTheFog #dailyinspiration #GoodnessOfGod
Psalm 143 is primarily a lament written by David. He feels isolated, overwhelmed, and begs the Lord not to forsake him. Then in verse 10 his tone shifts to surrender. He asks for God’s direction and yields his will to the Lord. As I’ve said many times, I relate to David’s words because I also…
Sometimes the yes comes quiet. Just a whisper but I’m learning to listen. That’s healing too. #FaithInTheFog #dailyinspiration #smallvictories
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