This morning I got in a quick walk and took my IPod so I could listen to scripture during my walk. Today I choose to listen to the Psalms. I had bought the book of Psalms through ITunes and many of them have music to accompany the reading. I really enjoy listening to these and what I really was paying attention to was how David started and ended many of the Psalms.
Many times David would start out pouring out his heart to God about the troubles he was going through but always by the end of the Psalm he would be praising God for his faithfulness to take care of these things for him. Sometimes we feel that we are the only one going through things and it is good to be reminded that everyone has challenges. I like to remember the saying "without a test, there is no testimony".
It is okay to pour our hearts out to God for a few minutes about whatever your facing, just don't dwell on the problem to long. Begin to remember God's faithfulness to you in the past. Remind yourself out loud of His faithfulness, of the grace and mercy He has shown you before. Remind yourself of the prayers that have been answered and the blessings you have enjoyed. Before you know it your faith will be rising and you will find yourself encouraged and rejoicing.
It's good for us to rehearse our blessings everyday, God is always so faithful.
AMEN! What an awesome word. All too often people dwell more on their problems when they go to God in prayer and end up not spending much time paising and thanking God. Our time is much better spent paising and thanking Him.
Posted by: Lisa Neal | July 19, 2009 at 09:39 AM