What is set before me?

Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Can I say that this is true of me? Do I set the LORD always before me? Honestly, no. Am I working on it diligently? This year, yes! I have done so much growing in this new year already. I feel his strength every day and he has given me the courage to start making some changes in our home. For one thing I am spending more time with him. I am praying more and reading my bible more. I am listening to encouraging sermons and godly music. Last night I woke up at about 4a.m. from a scary dream. I cannot remember it but it was not of The Lord. I instantly felt like I was under spiritual attack. My mind started going place that disturbed me. I got up and started crying out to God. My phone was within reach so I just grabbed it and read my Bible for a long time. I then closed my eyes and started praying for my family. It was funny because I started with Carl and went down the line. I kept dozing off but each time I woke up I remembered which person I had stopped at and moved on to the next person. It was such a God thing and I eventually fell into a deep sleep. I am trying to weed out the things that are not God honoring and replace them with things that are. I have a new joy and peace like never before. I am excited about these changes even though they are pointing out the flaws in my past and how that has affected my children. My sin has been to their detriment. I am having to go back and retrain them and teach them anew of the grace and mercies of God. They are protesting and I have fallen back into the anger and frustration at times. This year though I am able to go before The Lord and cry out to him for strength and he answers, I have been able to stop in mid sentence and change my tone and demeanor to one of peace. It is amazing. I have so much more joy and it is because I am striving to "set the LORD always before me." Will I succeed? No. Will I keep trying every day? With God's help, you better believe it.

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