Gifts From the Psalms
During my holidays I hope to spend some quality time with the Lord, seeking His guidance and encouragement for the new year.
As it is my favourite book and David happens to be one of my heroes, I thought I'd start with the PSALMS. Psalm 71 is where I stopped today.
"O Lord, you alone are my hope. I've trusted you, O Lord, since childhood." Psalm 71:5
I have been searching through some old photos and while doing so have been thinking about those people who have there `since childhood', keeping me on that path of hope and trust, as I have sought to grow and mature in the Lord. There were of course my parents - my Dad and stepmother; my Sunday School teachers and pastors; and of course those special friends and mentors. Oh I haven't always liked their advice and at times I may not have heeded it; but even when I have fallen, they have been there to lift me up and put me back on the right path. Thanks!
"My life is an example to many because you have been my strength and my protection."
Psalm 71:7
I like to think that over the years, I too have been and encouragement and help to others: my son, my husband, my `children' - both as a teacher and mentor in school and Church. My prayer is that through receiving `strength and protection' from the Lord, I have shown others that they can have the same.
"Now that I am old and grey, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me." Psalm 71:18
I may not be old and grey yet, though these last few years have left me feeling a little old. But I'm not ready to give up. I may not run around so much or even dance with such vigour as I used to; but the enthusiasm is still inside somewhere, just waiting for the right place to come forth. I can't wait for another chance to `proclaim' God's power to this `new generation'.
"You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again, and lift me from the depths of the earth. You will restore me to greater honour and comfort me once again." Psalm 71:20&21
Yesterday Mark and I had a review at the bank. Nothing exciting, but I was again reminded that for the last 2 years of have been out of work and unwell. Just before we'd left I'd received another rejection letter in the mail, so as we talked to the banker I could make no positive predictions about my employment. One thing I did know though, was that it didn't matter, as I believed in God's promise that He would `restore me to greater honour' and would `comfort me once again.'
At this stage I have no idea what God has in store for my future, but thanks to my parents, pastors, mentors and friends, I do have a future of FAITH AND TRUST. I also know that God is not ready to give up on me yet and I have lots more to GIVE, so that others too can be strengthened in their faith.
"My life is an example to many because you have been my strength and my protection."
Psalm 71:7
I like to think that over the years, I too have been and encouragement and help to others: my son, my husband, my `children' - both as a teacher and mentor in school and Church. My prayer is that through receiving `strength and protection' from the Lord, I have shown others that they can have the same.
"Now that I am old and grey, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me." Psalm 71:18
I may not be old and grey yet, though these last few years have left me feeling a little old. But I'm not ready to give up. I may not run around so much or even dance with such vigour as I used to; but the enthusiasm is still inside somewhere, just waiting for the right place to come forth. I can't wait for another chance to `proclaim' God's power to this `new generation'.
"You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again, and lift me from the depths of the earth. You will restore me to greater honour and comfort me once again." Psalm 71:20&21
Yesterday Mark and I had a review at the bank. Nothing exciting, but I was again reminded that for the last 2 years of have been out of work and unwell. Just before we'd left I'd received another rejection letter in the mail, so as we talked to the banker I could make no positive predictions about my employment. One thing I did know though, was that it didn't matter, as I believed in God's promise that He would `restore me to greater honour' and would `comfort me once again.'
At this stage I have no idea what God has in store for my future, but thanks to my parents, pastors, mentors and friends, I do have a future of FAITH AND TRUST. I also know that God is not ready to give up on me yet and I have lots more to GIVE, so that others too can be strengthened in their faith.
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