Psalms

How is it possible to have true peace while a storm is raging in your soul and your heart is in turmoil?

David was honest with God in his writings and his continual cry for help did not fall on deaf ears. Remember how he used to play for Saul to calm him down, yet Saul never experienced true peace because of his disobedience to the Lord, while David solely relied on God.

True peace is only possible if we are in right standing with God, having turned away from our sinful nature and fully trusting in Him for our salvation. The world and all it offers cannot bring peace, because you will never be at rest, always wanting more of everything, chasing castles in the sky.

Remember that the God who spoke everything into existence and sustains the universe, knows your heart and the intentions thereof. He is also very familiar with your circumstances and knows exactly what you need. Turn to the God of our salvation for deliverance from your fears and worries.

He offers true peace (shalom) and rest for the weary and broken. Surrender to Him. Meditate upon His word, in your heart every waking moment and above all, call on His Name when darkness overwhelms you. Build your house on the rock of which the foundation is our Lord, Jesus and His Word and He will make you dwell in safety.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“

11/08/2020

Psalm 38 and 141
Lead us not into temptation

The book of Psalms addresses all the feelings one could experience, challenges we might face and also offers guidance for serving the Lord. Let’s spend some time and discuss these over the next few days or weeks, depending on how the Lord leads us.

“Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness…” (Ps 141 v 4)

How often do you pray for guidance when leaving for work in the morning, asking the Lord to guard your heart and every thought, resulting in words of wisdom? It only takes a split second to fall into someone’s trap, enticing you to respond to a statement or question, having to deal with the regret of an emotional response afterwards.

Always be prepared to respond gently and with kindness so that whenever you speak, your words will be anointed. Do not be tempted to simply utter meaningless phrases for the sake of voicing your opinion and always be prepared to give a word of encouragement when required.