How are our words purified in the circumstances of the our life? When we recognize words that we may have spoken as ‘not right,” do we take note and let it serve as a new reference point for future conversations. As we try the words we speak in the fire of purification we do much to serve the Lord in increasing His influences on earth as well as finding greater fulfillment in our lives. Let’s let our words be tried in the furnace of our interchanges with each other. And be patient in the process, it may take at least seven times before we get it right.
THOU WILT PREPARE THEIR HEART
The correction we feel we need to make in our lives is prompted by our integrity which is a gift of awareness from the Lord. At times we may not feel like it is a gift rather it may feel more like a thorn in our side. When we do acknowledge the changes we need to make and actually make them we are further gifted from the Lord with more abundant life. Granted it may take a little time to notice the benefits of the changes. Hang in there and in time you will rejoice.
HE FORGETTETH NOT THE CRY OF THE HUMBLE
What is the cry of the humble? Is it a cry of desperation or does it relate more to a stance of humbleness toward the Lord? Do we cry out only when we are in pain or in a dire need? Has God really forsaken us? The presence of the Lord is always at hand. It is our attitudes that determine whether we cut ourselves off from His presence and really forsake ourselves. The attitudes of thankfulness, appreciation, patience and ever constant praise keeps us open to allowing the presence of the Lord to find his way in and through our lives even in times of desperation or abundance.
THOU MADEST HIM TO HAVE DOMINION OVER THE WORKS OF HIS HANDS
We each have a large responsibility. There is much in the earth that is dependent on our right function. How shall we honor it? Our living tells the tale.
O LORD OUR LORD, HOW EXCELLENT IS THY NAME IN ALL THE EARTH
Excellence springs from the core of all things.When this core is acknowledged excellence is found and honored. As this is done our hearts rightly give thanks and praise and our minds our gifted with peace and control. Continue in your days recognizing this truth and soon the excellence of acknowledging the Lord will gift you with treasures beyond belief.
PRAISE HIM WITH THE SOUND OF THE TRUMPET
Praising the Lord with the sound of the trumpet relates to giving expression to that which is of grace and stature. As we are so upright we declare boldly the expression of the Lord. We are called to be a blessing and to give sound to the character of Lord. As we do we fulfill our lives.
ENJOY THE VERSES
Ultimately as we really notice that we love reading and considering the psalms it brings a great enjoyment to our souls. Spending a few minutes in such meditation can go long way in enjoying our lives.
AUTOPILOT
When we fill ourselves with the words of the Psalms something can begin to ingrain in our hearts that lets our minds be directed by the spirit contained in the verses. As we are filled full it allows for something of the nature of an autopilot navigation whereby we are moved to act according to the spirit of the Psalms that we have come to love. Read and consider the verses and a course can be set for our lives. A compass can be set for the choices we make from our hearts and minds unified as one.
THE LORD TAKES PLEASURE IN THOSE WHO REVERE HIM
The words in the psalms are phrased as those who fear him. Another way of interpreting fear is to revere. As we revere the Lord the pleasure of the Lord is shared with us. This renews our world and restores our health and vitality. Remember to look up and change our ways rather than curse God when challenged. Let it not be said that we repented not and perished rather that we did make the necessary changes for everlasting life to be known now in this day.
PRAISE THE LORD O MY SOUL
Praise the Lord with your whole heart! With all your soul. This way nothing can be available for the evil ways of this world. Give it all and you will have it all of peace and fulfillment.