Today’s reading - Psalm 6, Hebrews 10:19-22  

One of the things I love most about the Psalms is the way they convey the hurts, joys, hopes, and sorrows of every Christian. And in Psalm 6, the pain David feels resonates deep inside my heart. Because I too know the anguish of sinning against God. The brokenness of realizing what a mess I’ve made, and the despair of the consequences that are sure to follow.

Like David, I have felt the wretchedness that comes from disobedience to God. How the shame literally manifests into physical pain, from deep in my heart to deep in my bones. And the bottomless groaning of exhaustion that comes from crying too many tears to count. For me there is no greater pain then being out of fellowship with God. To be separated, if only temporary, from His presence is agony for my soul. 

But also like David, I trust in the mercy, promises, and love of God. I know that even though I’m not, God is good all of the time. The Lord knows my heart. And when I come bowed before Him in humility, He sees my sorrow. And in my repentance, He graciously welcomes me back to a place I don’t deserve; into His loving arms. Restoring me with all joy and peace, and abounding me in hope! (Rom. 15:13)

Pause and Reflect - Are in you in a place of being separated from God? Have you come before Him in humility and honesty? There’s nothing more that God loves than a repentant and humble heart. And when we acknowledge our wrongs before Him, God is faithful to forgive and restore. (1 John 1:9)

During periods of fear and despair, do you believe in your heart that God will come to your rescue? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that true faith is assurance of things hoped for. No matter the circumstance, are you filled with assurance of God’s delivery? 

Finally, let’s pray together, 

Happy Scripture Saturday!

So how did you all do this week? As I was reading Psalms 1 through 5, and reflecting on His character/attributes, the Holy Spirit revealed many to me! But one stood out the most…

“Knowing that God listens to me as I reach to Him through prayers and thoughts shows me that He is faithful. He loves and cares for me, and I should always desire to be in fellowship with Him.

“Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him.” (Psalm 4:3)

I have been struggling with loneliness lately and this verse reminded me that I am never alone. I have the One that will always desire my fellowship with Him, always desires that I go to Him with all that I fear and worry about. He is always faithful…He can’t help but be so.

Don't forget to share with us the attribute of God that most spoke to you this week!

Now the schedule for this coming week’s reading and connecting readings…

               Seeing Jesus/Going beyond God’s attributes

Monday             9/5 Psalm 6             Hebrews 10:19-22

Tuesday             9/6 Psalm 7             Romans 3:23-26

Wednesday     9/7 Psalm 8             Hebrews 2:5-9

Thursday             9/8 Psalm 9             Isaiah 2:1-5

Friday     9/9 Psalm 10             Romans 15:8-13

*Knowing that God is _____________ shows me that _________________________________.

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Have a blessed week everyone!

Sandra

*from Jen Wilkin’s book,  Women of the Word.

There was a time in my life when I became very ill.  I had many tests done and all came back normal.  How could this be?  I had lost so much weight and barely could function throughout the day.  It was at this time that I started my day with the Lord first before anything else,  just Him and I alone.  It was not easy at first but I knew that I did not want anything else but Him.  I read every day even if I did not want to.  I can tell you He is faithful!  As this verse says He heard me in the morning when I spent time with Him alone.  As I began to see Him working it increased my faith and I learned to eagerly wait for Him.  That was over 25 years ago and I have come to know who He is and who I am in Him. 

Do you spend time in His word each day?

Do you really know who He is?

Is He the love of your life?

Father, I come before You today and ask that You fill my sisters with a desire to be in Your word on a daily basis, just you and them.  Teach them from Your word, show them who you are and how much You love them.  Give them a life verse to encourage and hang on to all the days of their lives.  Give them a heart to serve You only and know that they are daughters of the King!  In Jesus name, Amen!

Selah,                                                                                      

 Lyn

Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
⁷  Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be healing to your body
And refreshment to your bones. Proverbs 3:5-8