by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges
For the Lord preserves the faithful,
And fully repays the proud person.
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart,
All you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:23-24
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©BridgesCreations, 2016 |
What you need to hear about is how God has encouraged me. How He has been my hope and my help. When I wanted to run to my husband or my best friend for comfort, I ran to God instead. As much as I needed and wanted their love, their affection, their comfort and arms around me; I needed God’s more.
As often happens, I spent today asking God what to write about. But He couldn’t speak to me because I had insisted upon letting my hurt and all that was bothering me block the flow of His Living Water.
Finally I admitted to Him that I needed Him to cleanse my heart and my mind so I could feel His presence and hear Him speak to me.
And you know what He said? “Praise Me.”
So I put on my headphones and began worshiping Him and as I did, my heart began to fill with His presence and peace.
Showers down
Like red leaves in the coolest season.
Your grace, O Lord,
Flows through
Like the waters falling from heights unfathomed.
Your mercies, O Lord,
Are new
Each morning the sunrise expresses Your redemption.
Your praise, O Lord,
I lift
Because I hope in You.
Your faithfulness, O Lord,
Brings me
To my knees in reverent holy glory.
Your peace, O Lord,
Covers me
When my world is tumbling.
Your presence, O Lord,
Strengthens me
To stand strong and keep on going.
Your love, O Lord,
Is all
I need today, tomorrow, forever.
~Marcell Warner Bridges
©2 October 2016
Thanks for sharing this, Marcie. I wrote a piece in the Chritual Poets and Writers group similar to this piece. Praise and Worship certainly changes our situation, when we're going through. Blessings to you always.
I read yours too! It was a blessing to me. Thank you Shira. 🙂
Choosing to praise God even when the going is tough, rough or just plain awful, is the best choice we can ever make, Marcie. Thanks for this reminder today.
Blessings!
I love it when God reminds us to praise Him. We don't always feel like it but if we will do it, it will lift us up in our time of need. Thank you for blessing me with your visit Martha. 🙂
I needed this today, Marcie! I too have been down. Today was a really down day. You are a blessing!
Awww Norma, I know and I am praying for you dearest friend. 🙂
Beautiful psalm ! Thanks for sharing
Thank you Deborah for the blessing of your visit and comment. 🙂
Dear Marcie
The words you have shared are beautiful and true, very encouraging..and I loved your beautiful Psalm!