5:42 AM
Psalm 28
May the Lord be praised, for he has heard the sound of my pleading. You always hear me, even though sometimes You are silent to me v6. You are my strength in every way, and a shield that protects me -- often when I make some really dumb choices. Bottom line is, my heart trusts in You v7. Sometimes my mind tries to sort things out and fails in the area of faith; and sometimes I am impatient and move ahead before You signal me to; but deep down inside of me my heart trusts in You. I believe the whole story: You came, You died for me; You rose again; You will return (this is where the mind says "oh, yeah, it's been so long, are you sure?", but my heart trusts in You); and I have bought into the whole thing about a New Heaven and a new Earth someday…I'm in, hook, line and sinker! I believe it, and You know I believe it. Therefore, my heart rejoices v7b, and I praise You in song.
To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice.
You are the stronghold of salvation for Your anointed v8,9 so save Your people, bless Your possession (that would be me, my family, my church, and all true disciples), shepherd us. I know You will carry us forever.
Thank You, Lord for my salvation and give me the mind of Christ today; guard my heart and the love I have for You…be first, I am second; keep the truth of Your Word active within me, even when my mind roams to the world; give me wisdom when opportunities arise to share with others about Your love; reinforce my faith as protection against my enemy; and may Your Word, the Spirit's sword always, always be useful in my grasp. Like the song says: "prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love." But I want to be second and always give You the preeminence, first place in my life.
Come quickly, Lord. The world is a mess; it needs a real Savior, and You're the only One.
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