I just love the lyrics of this song. Also how It goes so well with Psalm 143. This was a prayer of David's hopelessness and depression. But His prayer fit with what he knew was consistent with God's character.
I don't know what enemy you face. But I know that David felt crushed, in the darkness. His spirit grew faint within him, and his heart was dismayed, verses3-4.
But then look at vs 5 and 6. "I remember the days of long ago, I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." He knew God!
We have an advantage even more than David. We have the gift of the Holy Spirit alive in us. Ask Him to awaken our minds DAILY!
These pitfalls will happen in our life. We wish that God would answer us quickly, but sometimes it doesn't happen as soon as we want it. But He will. This process of sanctification is lifelong. John 17:17-20. Take note of verse 20. Jesus says" For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified."
Definition of sanctification:
the action or process of being freed from sin or purified.
"the process of sanctification takes deliberate action on our part"
How well do we know Him? Are we searching the scriptures daily. In hot pursuit after God's heart, and knowing His unfailing character. We have a part in this love relationship.
I love the confidence in God that David states in verses 10-12. " Teach me to do your will, for you are my God, may your good spirit lead me on level ground. For your name's sake, O Lord, preserve my life, in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. In your unfailing love, silence my enemies"....
That's our God. I pray you know Him in the valleys and mountain tops. He's no less God within the shadows. He will silence the lies.
"So I will praise you on the mountain, and I will praise you when the mountains in my way. Your the summit where my feet are. So I will praise You in the valley all the same."
For Your glory Lord
Kim D
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