Today I am thankful for: beautiful cool weather in Alameda, our lovely walk, thoughtful conversation with friends, our technology and the iPhone 4s (being able to talk to and see my family from far away!), speech therapy for Darrin, Josh's big-kid heart, snuggling Juilette and Elia, Madi's girly goofiness, Darrin's thoughtful heart as a big brother
Wow! So many words of wisdom tonight in Psalms! First, Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever." I don't have to be an intellectual, I don't have to have gone to bible college, and I don't have to be a spiritual "somebody" to understand God and His scripture. I just have to "fear" Him! I have to know He is God, know He is just and faithful and awesome! With a foundation of faith and a respect for His holiness, I can begin to understand His ways and His word and how to apply His teachings to my life. Next, Psalm 118 is full of little verses I've heard over the years that truly speak to my heart and give me perspective and encouragement, particularly Psalm 118: 6, 8-9, 14, 24, & 26. But what stands out most tonight is Psalm 119:37 "Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way." This is my heart's cry! More of You and less of me! Help me, Father, to turn from idols that weigh me down and bring folly. Correct my ways to match the path You've laid before me. Help me to truly find strength in You alone and let Your word be the water to my thirsty soul. Let me learn from Your correction and keep my eyes focused on You so that I might not sin!
Wow! So many words of wisdom tonight in Psalms! First, Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever." I don't have to be an intellectual, I don't have to have gone to bible college, and I don't have to be a spiritual "somebody" to understand God and His scripture. I just have to "fear" Him! I have to know He is God, know He is just and faithful and awesome! With a foundation of faith and a respect for His holiness, I can begin to understand His ways and His word and how to apply His teachings to my life. Next, Psalm 118 is full of little verses I've heard over the years that truly speak to my heart and give me perspective and encouragement, particularly Psalm 118: 6, 8-9, 14, 24, & 26. But what stands out most tonight is Psalm 119:37 "Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way." This is my heart's cry! More of You and less of me! Help me, Father, to turn from idols that weigh me down and bring folly. Correct my ways to match the path You've laid before me. Help me to truly find strength in You alone and let Your word be the water to my thirsty soul. Let me learn from Your correction and keep my eyes focused on You so that I might not sin!
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