Isn’t it good to see where all encompassing confidence lies?
Let’s consider this, knowing and being strengthened, in and by the confidence of the LORD.
FOR I AM READY TO HALT…MY HOPE IS IN THEE
BE OF GOOD COURAGE, AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL YE THAT HOPE IN THE LORD
Another way of at looking at the word hope is to view it as confidence. As our confidence is in the LORD our awareness of courage and the strength of our heart is increased. Confidence in the LORD is increased as we give our heart attention to that which matters. What matters is to live in such a way that our expression emanates the influences of the LORD moment by moment day by day. This does relate to being conscious of what we are emanating and adjusting as necessary to stay in this way. I have begun to present HeartMath tools that are helpful in this regard. Reference my DrSteveVentola.com link to note my posts accordingly.
HeartMath was created out of the intention of Doc Childre to find a greater communion with God. I have found it very helpful also in this regard. It is good to bring what I love in inner sense to find greater expression through the means of my outer work. May my example help you to do the same.
I HAVE ORDAINED A LAMP FOR MINE ANOINTED
I find as I still myself to enter the spirit of these words something else is illuminated beyond just the surface content of them. Here an invitation is sounded for us to know the reality of trust as we work to restore the world to its natural beauty and integration. May these words continue to open the way for each of us to play our parts in restoring the world.
O GOD, MY HEART IS FIXED; I WILL SING AND GIVE PRAISE, EVEN WITH MY GLORY
As we mature and find confidences in our outer expression it becomes even more essential to fix our hearts in singing and giving praise unto the Lord. No matter what glory or just the opposite may be given to us as our hearts are so fixed the stage is set for increasing stability and our purpose to ever be so fulfilled. There is always more glory to be known ultimately for the glory of the Lord to shine all about.
AND NOW,LORD, WHAT WAIT I FOR? MY HOPE (CONFIDENCE) IS IN THEE
Another word for hope is confidence. As we know to wait on the Lord, to wait upon the wisdom in knowing when to act and when to wait we increasingly know a confidence and trust that things will work out fine. Sometimes when we are challenged by a situation we may act frantically which makes the circumstance seem hopeless. If we remember just to upright our self and take a deep breath in orienting to honor the Lord in our expression we will find the “breath of life” sustaining us and giving us just enough patience to let wisdom be received into our heart and mind knowing a confidence that allows us to handle such moments with mastery.
HE IS AT MY RIGHT HAND, I SHALL NOT BE MOVED
When we are with the Lord we know the power of His nature. No aberration of this world can then move us from abiding in peace and confidence. Even though our awareness of this may wax and wane we may know a continual confidence that stems from the Lord while we live in this world.
THE CONFIDENCE OF FAITH
When challenged our faith may be tested or even may be seemingly non existent. It is important to daily meditate on things you know to be true the things of God to have the essential faith required. When challenged it is good to be prepared with such oil in our lamps. Daily spending time in consideration of the things of God will provide that oil and keep you in the way of growing in grace and stature.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him… Psalm 91
Yes here we have the answer to all concerns and problems. When we have an issue in our lives it is great to remember that the Lord is calling upon us all the time in times of need and in times of plenty. How shall we answer. We answer with the eternal words, “Here am I.” As we take this stance we remember that as we answer with such words we open ourselves to the invigorating influence that comes from our Lord. Here we are uplifted and uprighted to abide in a place that says yes “Here am I,” and that we are willing to honor the life given to us by keeping our integrity and trust that all things work to perfection. So let us remember and know the reality of trust when we are challenged that we may indeed honor the name of the Lord.