I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.
I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are discouraged take heart.
Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears.
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and he heard me. He set me free from all my fears.
For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear him, and he rescues them.
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who trust in him!
Psalm 34:1-8 (NLT)
I found this verse to be very encouraging on this Monday morning. I pray that it will bless and inspire you today as well. May we find ways to praise, exalt, look to, taste, and see. May we experience joy as we trust.
Ah, I needed that today…..it’s going to be an interesting week…and I am always thankful for your Monday meditations.
Totally love this verse – and yes! He is SO good!
This is fantastic. I see God at work in my life in so many ways. I just can’t tell you how many times I have prayed for something and it happens. He hears me. It’s the one thing that I always say, if I can give my girls THAT faith, then I will have done my job. I won’t always be there to make it all better, but HE will…that is so powerful and comforting as a mother.
I didn’t read this on Monday. I’m reading it today, when the stresses of the week are threatening to overcome me.
I was discouraged. Two meals out has wreaked havoc with my attempt to lose weight, and my calorie count–but we could hardly do otherwise with all that has gone on this week. I’m close to breaking even, just not ahead of the game.
More medical tests and waiting for results (details on my Xanga), but I have a lot to be thankful for anyway–a test moved up by two weeks, a doctor who is paying close attention, and a child who has felt pretty good this afternoon.
Maybe that answers your question on your Thursday post too–how are we coping? By living one day at a time. It is difficult to plan more.
I can understand living one day at a time. I’m sorry you were discouraged. I will keep you in my prayers.
I’ve tried to get to your xanga site, but I can’t. Can you give me a direct link?