3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.~Psalm 3:3-5
Oh, how I loved these Psalms today. Verses 3-5 just jumped out to me as my heart responded to the truth about the goodness of God. Verse 5 especially warmed my soul. “ I lie down and I sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me.” It causes me to reflect on the day to day happenings of life like doing laundry, cooking, working, paying bills, taking care of loved ones and friends. These things may seem routine, but they can take a toll too. The everyday routine of doing life and doing it in a way that brings Him glory. Washing the clothes without grumbling about the many pairs of socks my husband seems to have, not getting caught up in the gossip at work, or simply refusing to allow road rage to come up when the traffic is overwhelming. Maybe it’s resisting feelings of resentment and bitterness because you are having to do so much alone. It could be so many things, so many foes that we face in different shapes and forms.
Sometimes we might falter or miss the mark and in our weariness begin to hear the lies of the enemy telling us to give up. It might be discouraging us and telling us that we can’t be delivered or that we don’t deserve to be. All lies and like David we can speak the truth about Who our Mighty God is!! Our refuge, strength, peace, hope, lifter of our head. He is the God who sustains us with His grace day by day. And yes we can lay our heads down knowing that we dwell safely in His arms. God is good and He is good to me!
Father I thank You for all of the times that you have lifted my head. I thank You for being a clear voice of truth when the enemy would seek to taunt me. Day in and day out, Lord, You are with me. You comfort me. You give me the will to get up. You give me the strength to what needs to done. You bless me. You cover me in your mercy and love. Lord, You are so good.
Father, I see the pain in this world. So many who are hurting and lost. Fear is ramped up, injustice is growing, hearts are cold. Lord, this world can be a scary place, but I run to You. Be our shield, be our righteousness, and deliver us from evil. In Jesus name. Amen
Amen!
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