Archives: January 2008

Reading:
Psalm 113

Sometimes I feel that way. Too often, in fact. Resigned to my self-inflicted lot. No longer dreaming big. Walking (is that what it’s called?) on the edge of discouragement and depression — enjoying life’s bright spots before the stirring breeze puffs me over yet again.

Maybe sort of like a woman with a mother-heart who, despite being in her physical prime, cannot bear children.

Well, then….

“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord” (9).

Oh, wow!!

When God wants better for me, let me not be resigned to my lot.

When God has great plans for me, let me not give up hope.

When God walks beside me, let me not feel alone.

When God continues to bless me in abundant generosity, let me not think I’m desolate.

And He does all of the above…and more!

[The Lord's name is to be praised (Psalm 113:3)]

from Psalm 113:3

A little bit more from Psalm 113: Set by God

Earlier this morning I did up my weekly Thoughts for the Week devotional Web page and emailing.

Overcoming Worry

Do you believe what God says? I mean, can you — do you — accept at face value what He has to say…and believe it, and live it? Or are you like most humans — selective, doubtful, logical?

I believe one of the “good” reasons we struggle with covetousness is our need for security for the future. We don’t want some calamity to catch us totally unawares and unprepared. Neither do we wish to have holes in our roofs, clothes and stomachs. The problem is, we tend to anchor our security in stuff instead of in the Stuff Giver. And when our stuff is in short supply, we worry.

God orders us to give sacrificially, that is, of our sustenance. In return, He says He will never leave us nor forsake us. He assures us He is aware of our need for the basic things of life. He promises to provide all we need if we will give our lives to His kingdom and righteousness. He tells us not to worry about tomorrow.

To read the rest, click the link above.

(Written originally in August 1994)

[If then God so clothe the grass... (Luke 12:28)]

from Luke 12:28