Psalm Nine:

This is going to be random, I was doing this while working the counter at the Pavilion.
"Let the nations know that they are but men!" God is greaty and mighty, He is supernatural, correct?

I think sometimes I forget that God is h.u.g.e. and like nothing we can know. I view him as a father, and as an intercessor, and as omnipresent. But, sadly, I often forget what He is completely capable and I get lost thinking things are too big for him. But, truth is, nothing is too big for God to conquer. Not one single thing. Which kind of leads me to the next line.

In verse four, David uses the word "maintained"
main·tain (mn-tn)

tr.v. main·tained, main·tain·ing, main·tains

1. To keep up or carry on; continue

2. To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain

3. To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency

     a. To provide for; support

     b. To keep in existence; sustain

5. To defend or hold against criticism or attack

6. To declare to be true; affirm

7. To adhere or conform to; keep

 

That is what "maintain" means to dictionary.com, to me though, it just links me to faithfulness. In order for someone to maintain something they have to be constantly invested in preserving it, or repairing it or defending it. That is exactly what God does! He is constantly at our side, maintaining our passion, our fire, our love, our everything.

 

David says, "For you have maintained my just cause". I love that so much. He maintains our purpose, he does not allow us to veer off path or to lose sight of Him. That is incredibly really.

 

So, God is faithful.

Yofiel [God's beauty]:

When we arrive at eternity's shore, where death is just a memory and tears are no more. We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring. Your bride will come together and we'll sing, you're beautiful.

A sweet girl just arrived back from Brazil. She has been gone merely two weeks and I know she has a lifetime of spiritual growth inside her. I forced myself over to her house yesterday, because she is simply my most dearest friend, and having gone such an incredible time without her, I just had to. We talked about lots but, we kept coming back to the impossibility of God's love.

The beauty of God's love for us, His creation. I think that knowing why He loves us so powerfully is beyond our comprehension however, knowing that I can bask in the glory of it for all of eternity is incredibly awe-inspiring. God is endless as is His love for His children, His chosen few. I am one of them. I am loved so magnificently by the father that created a perfect plan for me and that illustrates His will for my life daily.

God is so beautiful. Joanna kept saying, 'God is good', which He is but, she was frustrated that we don't have better words that grasp just how good He is. That can not even touch His absolute purity. It is hard to not be able to know the 'Why' yet still comforting knowing that this is the big God we serve.

Psalm Eight:

"When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place. What is man that you are mindful of Him?"

I wish I could make little arrows, if I could I would have a little arrow coming off of that that read, 'Incredible, David is on point".

What are we? Why does God care for us, love us? Who are we? We are not capable of anything without God. We can not further his work or glorify Him without he being the one to give us the desire. Why would have save such helpless creatures?

It is incredible to realize just how much we need God's son to be worth something. I don't think I will ever understand fully the reason that God gave us that incredible grace, why he didn't just send his almighty fire to fall down on us. But, now, I am worthy! I am made righteous! Goodness, I love God. With my whole heart. Why wouldn't you want to serve a God that completely saved you?

David ends with "How majestic is your name", and to that I say, pretty darn majestic!

He created the whole earth! Goodness, He is so good.

God is good.

Psalm Seven:

The Lord's anger frightens me. I don't like reading about it and I'm not sure why. I don't know if that is because I only know the loving, gracious God who sent a savior, or if I am just ridiculously naive. I guess I am in both situations.

That scares me. Am I supposed to know the anger? The Lord is slow to anger, right? Is this how he is with all those that don't believe in Him, or is it just those that outright deny him? So, Psalm 7 leaves me with questions.
If a man does not repent, God is ready with fire, with a bow and arrow. David talks with such ferociousness about the swift wrath and justice of God. Followed by thanks to the Lord. It seems wrongs to give thanks for wrath. The title is "In you do I find refuge", so it seems really strange to take refuge in that God. I understand that I may not fully know this anger because I do take refuge in Him. I do know Christ therefore, I repent and am saved. And I do recognize sin. So, justice? I see the great Judger. The one who remains righteous.

Sitting, waiting, wishing.

I read Psalm Six and Seven on the beach while I was camping. I sat underneath these amazing stars. It was so powerful to be in the presence of God's creation in that way. So, I'll tell about that. But, first Psalm Six:

"Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing. Heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love."

I could keep going because I love each line more and more. My bones truly are troubled. I honestly do need healing so my eyes and mind are set on Jesus.  I love him, and knowing His great love for me heals me some.

In this Psalm, I find strength. David's faith  in the Lord's faithfulness gives Him strength to rebuke his enemies. He is able to stand against them when He realizes God is hearing Him.

God gives strength, he is our true rock.

So, about those stars. While I was sitting there on the sand experiencing the nearness of God I started wondering. Does the Lord trust me with His kingdom? Does He not always answer because I am not yet pruned to do that good work? So, I sat looking at the magnificent stars, realizing the incredible universe that is filled with them. I am I responsible to continue the work of the hands that created that? I can't fathom the reason that God trust us, but it feels good to know that He thinks me worthy of it. But, really that sky was incredible. I wish I had had pictures.

Psalm Five:

Again, He says, "Give ear to my words".

God seems incredibly violent to those that don't believe in Him. Wrathful, angry, BIG. But, when you put your faith and your trust in Him he is peace and rest and comfort and light in the darkness. He is utter salvation.

David talks of utter destruction for those that go agaist God. It is really scary almost unsettling to read that. Then he says, "Let all who take refuge in you rejoice". It's so contradictory. I wouldn't want to be the person that doesn't believe.

I mean I want sing for joy, who wouldn't?

Psalm Four:

I read this  a few nights ago, and it basically spoke healing into my soul. The words just urged me forward and sank deep into me. It was perfect.

But, I'm not entirely sure why. David often speaks of God hearing his prayers. Whether he felt lonely or he was praising, he asked for God to turn to him and listen. It is amazing to think that in all of the time I neglect intimacy with God and reading the word, that I can still find His ear turned toward me.

Reading, "you have given me relief" literally brought calm to my being. I was immediately at peace. He calls us to "ponder in our beds" and "to be silent and trust in the Lord". I have been learning that since my pastor died, to be silent, to be quiet now and wait on the Lord. That is kinda where I got the name for this place. A David Crowder song that say, "so be quiet now and wait, be quiet now and rest".

God wants us to rest in Him, for him to be the comfort, the energy, the strength, the driving force in our lives. Goodness! It is prefect timing, this passage. I have to put my trust in the Lord's provision and actually live it. Not just saying that I am. So, now I hold my desire to go to Cornerstone and my worry about paying for it in open hands. Knowing full well God is faithful and he will provide.

I don't have an adjective here other than perfect. Spotless. Light. King.