Me: There are countless times when I don’t know if I’m coming or going. I get pulled in so many different directions, I can be easily distracted or brought into the middle of all of these trying situations.
The Bible:
2Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits,
Psalm 103:1-2, ESV
Is this scripture a direct response to feeling stretched? Yes!
Psalm 103:1-2 are the verses exactly in the middle of the Bible. Knowing that all scripture is “breathed out by God and useful for teaching and training” (2 Timothy 3:16); the placement of Psalm 103:1-2 should not be downplayed or chalked up to coincidence.
In the middle of all the verses before and after, there is a reminder to Praise the Lord.
Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.
Isaiah 12:5, NIV
Pausing to seek God through worship quiets our minds of the problems we face and focuses on the Prince of Peace.
Praising the Lord is our constant reminder to be humble, to be in awe of and to revere the sovereignty of God. And what a benefit, as the scripture says, it is to be loved by the King of Kings.
In three days we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Family time is so special and gifts are sweet but let’s remember to carve out a notable time of meaningful and heartfelt praise!
I will praise and worship God!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Trust God. Seek Him. Be Affirmed in Christ.
Affirmed in Christ 