Refreshed

The other day was just a hard day. We all have days like that I'm sure. I'm still feeling emotional about some stuff, but it has been better. I was able to spend 1 hour and 20 minutes of uninterrupted time with the Lord, after I wrote that last post. That in and of itself is a miracle for having been in the middle of the day. James slept for 3+ hours and Anna and Ryan played quietly in their room so I could spend the time I needed with my Savior.

In my quite time I have been studying 1 Peter, and also reading through the Psalms. I prayed that the Lord would open my eyes during my reading, and help me to understand His word. This is part of Psalm 68 that I read during my quite time the other day.

3But let the righteous be glad; let them exult before God;
Yes, let them rejoice with gladness.

4Sing to God,sing praises to His name;
Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts,
Whose name is the LORD, and exult before Him.

5A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows,
Is God in His holy habitation.

6God makes a home for the lonely;
He leads out the prisoners into prosperity,
Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.

7O God, when You went forth before Your people,
When You marched through the wilderness, Selah.

8The earth quaked;
The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God;
Sinai itself quaked at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

9You shed abroad a plentiful rain, O God;
You confirmed Your inheritance when it was parched.

18You have ascended on high, You have led captive Your captives;
You have received gifts among men,
Even among the rebellious also, that the LORD God may dwell there.

19Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden,
The God who is our salvation. Selah.

20God is to us a God of deliverances;
And to GOD the Lord belong escapes from death....

32Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth,
Sing praises to the Lord, Selah.

33To Him who rides upon the highest heavens, which are from ancient times;
Behold, He speaks forth with His voice, a mighty voice.

34Ascribe strength to God;
His majesty is over Israel
And His strength is in the skies.

35O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary
The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to the people
Blessed be God!

I read all this and just sat in awe at the goodness of God. He reminded me of His character and His love for those who belong to Him. He DAILY bears my burdens. He provides rain when I am spiritually dry. He restores my soul and gives me strength. What an awesome God He is! He is my all in all, and my heart can rejoice because of that.

Thank you dear friends for your much needed prayers. I have been so blessed by your comments and e-mails. My heart overflows with how God uses His body to be an encouragement.