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Photo courtesy of R. Blackwood Psalm 93:3-4 (KJV) The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.  Sometimes, my life overwhelms me. I feel like my head is barely above water and I am paddling like mad. On days when the flood waters in my life are high, I look to the book of Psalms for comfort and guidance. King David had a practical knowledge of the storms of life. When I pray, my Heavenly Father reminds me of my very blessed life. I have privileges and gifts that others only dream about. Being a Christ Follower is not about avoiding the daily woes, but weathering them with the assurance that He is before you--clearing a path. Take courage. You are not alone. God is with you and for you. *** Notable Quote: "Impossible is one of God's favorite words."--Max Lucado

Photo courtesy of healthychildren.org. Isaiah 11:10 (KJV) And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.  When we were young, my brother and I had a sneaky way to get out of our afternoon naps. We begged Mom to lay between us on her big bed and read us a story. She was so tired, it wasn't long before she was asleep and Dave and I had the run of the place! Any type of rest seems to be a precious commodity in the circles I run in today. It seems I absolutely have to be exhausted before I ask my Heavenly Father to intervene.  That's my mistake. God works best through us when we are well-rested. Take time between each task to rest, reflect and inquire what His will is next. When we are prepared, our Lord can use us most effectively. Conversely, if we are depleted, stressed out and way too busy, He passes us over for another who is better suited f...

Psalm 51:1 (KJV) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. King David wrote a song about his sin of adultery and murder. It's found in the Bible, in Psalms 51. What's more, he taught it to the church choir so they could sing it every Sunday! I don't believe it was David's intention to glorify his sin, but rather to glorify the God that forgave him of that iniquity. He also wanted the people of his kingdom to see that even though David was King of Israel, he still made mistakes. In reading this Psalm, you can see David's true repentance. He was begging God for a return to intimacy. This passage contains some of my favorite words, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." David knew that if he revealed his sins to the people, the transparency would endear him to them. Transparency aids repentance and the sacrifice of pr...