Affections upward
Close the worldly door gleaming
Paradise at Hand!
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.
HERE WILL I DWELL!
As we acknowledge the place in which we are to dwell with humility and honor it sets the stage for the right commands to be issued in our living. We all have choices to make. If they are predicated from a place that is sound and tranquil we will have the wisdom to know what to do according to what is ripe at hand. It is a matter of moving with the rhythms and cycles that are in phase not doing what cannot be done now but simply doing what can be done. Let’s stay in sync with the rhythms that spring from that which we honor most.
ACCORDING UNTO THY WORD
Living according to the word of Lord brings strength and peace. To live in such a way requires perspective and compassion for those in our world. As we look upon our world as the Lord would we blend with the Word bringing strength and peace to it. Here is a life fulfilled.
MINE EYES SHALL BE UPON THE FAITHFUL OF THE LAND
It is good to look upon those in our world we acknowledge as faithful. Those that have kept their integrity and those that are looking to keep their integrity. For the latter it is also good to see how we can be of service to those who are calling out to be true to themselves. Let’s look how we can provide encouragement and inspiration for those in our world.
Let us kneel before our maker Psalm 95
As we do kneel before our maker we find we are gifted with invigoration and perspective. We know how be in balance with the living of our lives because first things are put first. Here is the answer to living a productive and fulfilling life.
Remember Your Birthright!
As there is Diamond Jubilee celebration for the Queen of England there is to be a celebration not only for her nobility but for our nobility. The verses in the Psalms are a reminder that we all come from noble birth and that the richness of spirit is ours to know. The qualities of thankfulness and appreciation that permeate the verses are fundamental elements to bring us a sense of peace, comfort and perspective. Here is the place to live whether we live in a palace or in suburban America or wherever.
How well can we forgive?
At times we may feel the irritation of seemingly being badly done by. How well we can forgive in these situations plays a part in the development of our character and our sound contribution to this world. When we turn to reading a healing verse and immerse ourselves in the spirit of it something can be made new whereby our hearts come to rest and our minds can think sensibly. The gift of the provision of healing verses are at hand. Turn to them as needed and continue moving in the direction of greater character and stature. The world needs you.
Finding our Purpose
As we read the words of the Psalms contained within them is a call to find our purpose. A purpose that calls us to be upright and true. As we live with such integrity a sense of purpose infuses us day by day becoming clearer and clearer and stronger and stronger. If you feel like there is no purpose in life or that you may have lost your purpose the words contained in the Psalms can be starting points to reopen your awareness for the meaning of your being. There is a reason way you are here. Just follow the path that is given to you. One way that is given to all of us are the words given through the Psalms. Read them, as you do something of a feeling will begin to be recognized that brings your heart to rest and your mind to an awareness that you are here for a reason. This reason is to be shared with others. You have gifts of life to give to others. As you provide them you will know a greater sense of purpose. Do not let the down casting thoughts generated from the skewed imbalances of the world take sway within your heart and mind. Make a choice that regards the words, “until the upright there ariseth light in the darkness…” Hold steady and keep providing what you can for others!