I find this passage to be so calming in times of being overwhelmed, upset, or way too busy. Words like "an ever-present help in trouble", Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts" and of course the main one "Be still, and know that I am God". These words are encouraging.
I wonder what was going on in the world at the time David wrote this psalm. It sounds as if it was chaotic much like our lives seem at times. But then David says be still. That is hard but when I do it many things change for me. My heart beats slower, my mind becomes clearer, and sometimes I can hear GOd talking to me. Those are great times and I know I don't do them enough. But just knowing God waits patiently is exciting to me.
So what keeps you from taking the time?
Now onto Psalm 139. God knows us intimately and he knows what we are going to say before we say it. That makes me think twice about speaking. Do my words honor Him or dishonor Him. What about my actions? All great things to think about. What do you think?
In His Grace
Mary Anne
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
OUTFLOW
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
hebrews 4:12
This past week we looked at the idea of filling ourselves with the fullness of God. when i think of the times that i am truly full i have to correlate it with 2 things; 1. How i read the bible and 2. When i read the bible. Your answer to those two questions will more than likely dictate how well you are walking with the Lord. Colossians 3 lists rules for Holy living but i honestly think that how much we put God's word in to our hearts will dictate the way we live our lives. Hebrews 4 says that the word of God is LIVING and ACTIVE. As we are being made in the likeness of Christ in hope to be poured out, understand that you MUST be filling your heart and mind with the living word of God. I encourage you to really study the bible. don't just open it up and start reading. Fill your life with what really matters. Light up the darkness
hebrews 4:12
This past week we looked at the idea of filling ourselves with the fullness of God. when i think of the times that i am truly full i have to correlate it with 2 things; 1. How i read the bible and 2. When i read the bible. Your answer to those two questions will more than likely dictate how well you are walking with the Lord. Colossians 3 lists rules for Holy living but i honestly think that how much we put God's word in to our hearts will dictate the way we live our lives. Hebrews 4 says that the word of God is LIVING and ACTIVE. As we are being made in the likeness of Christ in hope to be poured out, understand that you MUST be filling your heart and mind with the living word of God. I encourage you to really study the bible. don't just open it up and start reading. Fill your life with what really matters. Light up the darkness
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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