Without question, God’s Word can do amazing, incredible, impossible things.

Breathed by and inseparable from the Almighty One, it is predictably effective and utterly trustworthy.

But it is my own decision whether or not I allow His Word to do its work in my life.

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7).

Day by day, I need continual converting, from me and my ways to Him and His ways.

That practically goes without saying, as does the reality that I need huge amounts of wisdom.

But if I don’t love the Word and expose my heart to it often and daily, how can it possibly work in me?

Thus, part of letting it work is letting it enter and re-enter my mind.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed, overrun, and overworked. Make that lots of times.

I’m glad I read Psalm 18 this morning. Here are eight verses why I’m glad:

“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower” (2).

“I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies” (3).

“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears” (6).

“He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters” (16).

“He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me” (19).

“For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness” (28).

“He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places” (33).

“The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted” (46).