Monday, April 21, 2014
Cleaning Up
Yesterday was a warm sunny day. The snow came so quickly last fall that we did not have time to get all of the leaves picked up. My wife and I worked at that all afternoon, and it was fun. It was fun because we got some exercise, we did it together, and there was a really big difference in how it looked when we were done. Thinking about it now I feel that way about spending time with God many times. I can start off distracted or in a bad place and most often when I am done praying or singing, His presence gives me a peace. David wrote about this often.
Psalms 68:24 They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the sanctuary.
25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
26 Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.
28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.
30 Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.
31 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.
32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
33 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
35 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
I cannot imagine anything more intense that headed to battle. Yet David would sing. God would show up. The enemies were scattered. Life was better. Obviously different than cleaning up leaves, but I guess the point is, it is life. Everyday we have to live the one we have, and everyday take time with God, letting Him win our battles. Praise God!
Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the Most High. Thank You for being with us in life. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. We ask today that You forgive us for our messes. We ask today that You send Your deliverance, Your healing, and Your provision in mighty ways. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.