Serve the Lord with gladness! Come before His presence with singing!
Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He Who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and affectionately praise His name!
For the Lord is good; His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His faithfulness and truth endure to all generations."
Psalms 100 Amplified Bible
Today is a run around crazy day! But, I didn't want to miss today on here, especially knowing I won't be on the PC again until Saturday. So much I want to say, but the MOST important thing I want to share is I wouldn't have the grace to type on here today if it wasn't for this Psalm, this mindset. He brought me out of a season through focusing on Joy, then understanding the "chokers" of Joy, and the need to FOCUS on our Source of Joy, and then the icing on the cake was THANKING Him, in ALL things there is always something I can thank Him for! I approach Him daily and throughout the day, and I approach Him in THANKS! Not deep and probably sounds condescending to say to you, but, I just had to leave you with these thoughts until I get on here and can go visit 'round the net! Because without them, I wouldn't be on here!
Much love!
We used to sing this Psalm in the church we used to go to! It is one of my favorites! Blessings to you sister. You are sweet nectar to my soul!
ReplyDeleteNot condescending at all!
ReplyDeleteHe is amazing the way He will give us that little tidbit to hold on to during the hard teaching times.
For the longest it was just...peace be still.
Once He finally gets our attention the learning process can begin....and what comes out the other side is a marvelous testament of His love and grace.
Go forth girl! The joy of the Lord is truly your strength. :)