Day Two of our Journey and we are full-steam ahead. Like you, I too meditated on Psalm 119 Aleph. I consider it a Good ole Kick-in-the-But(son) to start off the 21 day process. For me verse 7 was challenging.
NIV- I will praise you with an UPRIGHT heart as I learn your righteous laws.
So often, I give God praise, I ask for His help, I sing to Him without this Upright heart. I go into worship feeling filthy from the weekly build up on sin I have committed. When it comes time for corporate prayer, I seem cold and unaffected. That's not what God desires. I want my heart to break for God's lost children, his hurting believers and everything in between. So God, I pray like David in Psalm 51 did. After David's darkest moment, I can see an awesome picture of him finally letting go and letting God. So God, allow me to let go of all the things that are keeping me from a pure and steadfast relationship with you. Create in me a pure heart O God, renew a steadfast spirit within me.
vs. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, sustain me!
God, that's the answer. I never really focused on that verse ever, until now. Restore the joy of salvation! You laid down your life for mine. While I am still a sinner, you still hung on that tree. God get me fired up about your Kingdom by simply pointing me back to where it all started- the cross.
Kate, I loved your post. Youre right on so many levels.
The fog is indeed upon us. Right now unfortunately we can't see much past our own feet. But maybe that's where God wants us right at this moment. He says He is the lamp to our feet to light our path. Solely depending on Him for every step we take- I don't think there is a better place to be. God will reveal His truth with each step of faith we take and I am pumped about pursuing His cause for our lives together! So let the fog roll and when God clears it, it will be magnificent.
love,
D
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