Psalm 19
Psalm 19
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
which comes out like a bridegroom
from his wedding canopy;
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is pure.
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and
the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and me redeemer.
Before the virus, it was easy to rush through a verse. Before the virus it was easy to scan through a devotional. Before the virus, it was easy to get consumed in the act of going to Church rather than focusing on the time spent in worship and service. Before the virus, one could justify just about anything with the words "too busy" or "not enough time."
Now many of us have plenty of time. Now many have time to meditate, to pray and reflect. Now many have time to worship. Now many have time to serve others (even in our own household). Many of us have time to be still and let God take control of things for awhile.
His law is perfect; but His salvation even more so. By His grace we are made new. We are free to live and love to a higher standard - to His standard through the power of His Holy Spirit.
In these moments of stillness, I pray for clarity. I pray for forgiveness. I pray that He will enlighten my eyes and lead me in straight paths. In these moments of reflection, I pray that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Because I need His guidance every day. I need His sovereignty every day. I need His salvation and redemption every day, virus or not. I need Him. I need thee Lord, I need thee, every hour I need thee.
My prayer is that in the days to come, and even when life resumes and busyness becomes the new norm, that this time has taught me to be still. I pray this time has taught me to meditate and reflect. I pray that He continues to be my rock and redeemer in all times that lie ahead. I pray that as the sun rises and sets, as His creation declares His glory...that I will be still and worship in those moments. I pray that as the earth keeps spinning, I continue to meditate on the Law of the Lord and follow Him with all my heart.
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
which comes out like a bridegroom
from his wedding canopy;
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is pure.
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and
the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and me redeemer.
Before the virus, it was easy to rush through a verse. Before the virus it was easy to scan through a devotional. Before the virus, it was easy to get consumed in the act of going to Church rather than focusing on the time spent in worship and service. Before the virus, one could justify just about anything with the words "too busy" or "not enough time."
Now many of us have plenty of time. Now many have time to meditate, to pray and reflect. Now many have time to worship. Now many have time to serve others (even in our own household). Many of us have time to be still and let God take control of things for awhile.
His law is perfect; but His salvation even more so. By His grace we are made new. We are free to live and love to a higher standard - to His standard through the power of His Holy Spirit.
In these moments of stillness, I pray for clarity. I pray for forgiveness. I pray that He will enlighten my eyes and lead me in straight paths. In these moments of reflection, I pray that the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Because I need His guidance every day. I need His sovereignty every day. I need His salvation and redemption every day, virus or not. I need Him. I need thee Lord, I need thee, every hour I need thee.
My prayer is that in the days to come, and even when life resumes and busyness becomes the new norm, that this time has taught me to be still. I pray this time has taught me to meditate and reflect. I pray that He continues to be my rock and redeemer in all times that lie ahead. I pray that as the sun rises and sets, as His creation declares His glory...that I will be still and worship in those moments. I pray that as the earth keeps spinning, I continue to meditate on the Law of the Lord and follow Him with all my heart.
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