ABIDE IN HIM
By Susan
Marlene Kinney
Pens of Praise
Devotional May 11, 2013
Blessed is the man who trusts in you! Psalm 84:12
Does anything
else really matter compared to the astonishing presence of our Lord? All the
upsets, the judgments, the hurry and flurry we experience each day because of
stressed out or broken individuals seem to influence our moods. Maybe even our
choices.
So why do we permit
the interruptions and demands to even hold precedence over our thoughts instead
of allowing ourselves to enjoy His company?
King David said
in the Psalms 84:10, “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Oh yes—at least that, but I truly want
to be closer to his side. I want to experience Him. The joy of His fellowship
and that holy twinkle in His eyes reflecting the sincere love He offers to His
own.
Oh to know when He is pleased or moved by
compassion.
To hear the
whisper of His voice or the roar of His command, which trump all competing
sounds, that is the wonder my heart seeks. Father God’s words are His love song
and he plays the perfect melody tuned to melt my heart.
Zephaniah 3:17 says,
“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice
over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over
you with singing.
One does not
arrive in this place where His whisper redirects decisions, alters negative
thoughts into life-giving encouragement, or prevents disasters unless their
attention belongs to the song that He sings. This costs something. The price is
laying aside entertainment, busyness, or maybe a meal. Then one has to quiet
their mind. We don’t have to perch on high craggy mountainsides. Nor do we have
to hide in the deepest space we can find in a cave. We just need those quiet
moments when we can abide in his presence, and worship Him in our hearts. To
know Him is to trust Him. Will you spend some time and learn how to trust in
the King of Kings and Lord of Lords today?
Blessed is the man who trusts in you! Psalms 84:12
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI was watching The Voice last night and one of the contestants sang 'How Great Thou Art'?
It was beautiful and so was this post.
Thank you Jenny! That is a wonderful song for sure! Blessings!
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