Monday, April 8, 2013

In the days of the Psalmists they were able to communicate with words very intense feelings, emotions, and thoughts that others to this day can still identify with in everyday life. In Psalm 88 the writer is lamenting their particular lot at that moment. We have to ask ourselves, why? Why is it that in a many of the Psalms the writers cry out to God. Could it be that they expected Him to answer and to raise them up? Think for a moment of the heritage – they were delivered by signs, wonders, and miracles from the evil in Egypt. They had this in their memory. They knew that God could and would deliver them. In Psalm 139 the writer asks God to destroy his enemies. He also asks for God to search him and let him know if there is any evil withing. He wants God to help him change to be a better person.

Me too. These words are a great encouragement to me.

Prayer
Father in heaven, King of the Universe, I thank you for all You do for us. I thank You that You can search me and help me to be better. I thank You that even thought I make mistakes, You never give up on me. You are my strength and my shield. I will not fear what man can do to me because I know that You are on my side.