Bless the Lord

Reading:

What did I do or say or think yesterday that blessed God?

Do I do or say or think it with blessing God as one of its purposes?

How does a humble person respond to my boasting?

What do I know about seeking the Lord…and being heard…and delivered?

Is my lack an indication of another lack — the fear of the Lord?

If I am in need, am I to conclude I do not seek the Lord?

How is the fear of the Lord taught?

Does it matter to me that God’s eyes and ears are attentive?

How so (or why not)?

“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry” (Psalm 34:15).

from Psalm 34:22

Wait on the Lord

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Reading:

What or who takes away my peace and unsettles my soul and roils my thoughts?

Why?

And why should it not?

“One thing have I desired of the Lord” (Psalm 27:4) — Only one? Is that enough for me?

What sacrifices of joy do I have for the Lord in the middle of these circumstances?

Should I spend more time crying out to God and less time “figuring it out on my own”?

How have I gone about seeking God’s face? How is that done?

Why do I want to know God’s way? Are there better reasons and motivations?

“Wait on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14) — What’s that and how’s it done?

“Be of good courage” (Psalm 27:14) — In this situation?! How, how, how??!!

Psalm 27 is mine. It really fits me right now. It’s the cry of my heart. Now…how soon will I forget it?

from Psalm 27:4