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In the early morning hours I find that Holy Spirit minsters to me most clearly. I think he chooses those times to speak so that what is spoken is not filtered through my own thoughts leading to interpretations marred by my own biases. The message he intends is free to be communicated with no distortion.
I usually keep a notebook and pen or my phone near my bed so I can document what my spirit hears right then and there.
This morning's I was led to read Psalms 27:1-14.
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I ask from the Lord , this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord . Hear my voice when I call, Lord ; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord , I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Teach me your way, Lord ; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations. I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord ; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord .
This chapter is quite intense I know, but there are so many nuggets of hope and encouragement woven into it. I have always been fascinated by how the word of God gives you the real of how our world operates while simultaneously letting us know that he is who we can go to for help.
This my friends is why hope should never become an illusion to us. This is why the key to our navigating through the challenges of this week and every week should be keeping God at the center of every moment.
On this Monday July 13th 2020 if you haven't already made it a part of your daily routine, make a point to spend a moment with God every day.
It doesn't have to be an extravagant prayer or even a prayer at all. Start with a few words and build each day.
He knows the secrets to managing each of our lives and is more than able to lead us successful. The outcome? Well that’s part we get to talk about. The outcome becomes our success story.
Blessings,
Rashena