I woke this morning with a heavy heart and "my spirit" was downhearted. Not totally aware of the reason for my downheartedness, I worked through the morning, being careful NOT to let my spirit reflect outwardly.
At 1:30pm I jumped into my car for my hour lunch break thinking I was going to run some errands like I usually do. I soon found myself parked in a parking lot just down the street from where I work, asking myself "what am I doing here?" I soon discovered the reason I had parked.
Grabbing my Bible out of my satchel, I opened immediately to Psalm 103... these words jumped out at me: (the underlining is my emphasis)
Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
I then read on:
Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases.
Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
Read all the verses... but then again beginning with vs.17:
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children.
To such as keep His covenant, and to those who remember His commandments to do them.
The LORD has established His throne in heaven and His kingdom rules over all. (Read on...)
The last verse of Psalm 103:
Bless the LORD, all His works, in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul.
Well, needless to say, after reading this chapter... my heart was once again refreshed and full of God's love and mercy and my faith and trust in His will was strengthened! How could I ever have doubts about His will? After all these years.... you'd think I'd have learned to trust Him in ALL things, right? Be honest though... you have your moments or days too. But WE Don't STAY there! We press on toward the prize...
I still am not totally sure what the heavy heart was all about... but I know that when He is ready to show me, He will !! One can always find just what is needed and 
required for the soul through prayer and His precious WORD!
I have never been disappointed in God's response to my prayers!
My afternoon was much better than my morning! I was re-assured of His love and mercy and so thankful for His longsuffering! God is Good ALL the time!
I'm thankful I have that hour during the middle of the day to "touch base" with Him when the morning quiet time just wasn't long enough! He is so gracious to "reach out" and meet me there!
1 comment:
Throughly enjoyed your post!
What a wonderful reminder that God is good...all the time...and we need to worship and praise Him...all the time!
Thanks again for posting this!
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