Well, hello, Wednesday! Here you are again. And with you, you bring our last week in the book of Psalms. I’m going to miss this book, but next week in Proverbs promises to be even more rewarding. Were you able to choose a favorite from Psalms 128-150? Share it in the comments below or blog about it yourself and drop a link so we can find you. Ready for mine?
Psalm 147: 5b–His understanding is infinite.
Know what? Every time I think I’ve found the most amazing thing to find about God, He shows me something else. I mean, honestly… Look at that verse. Isn’t that all we need to say? A whole lot about God is condensed in those few little words. It’s an amazing comfort to me that, no matter what I’m going through, no matter how badly I mess up, God understands. Not only does He understand, but He gets it even more than I do! My understanding is definitely finite.
I mean, try to grasp that. Infinite understanding. Infinite knowing. Couple that with infinite grace and you have more than my brain can wrap it’s little ol’ self around. Doesn’t it make you want to stop right where you are and shout about how awesome He is?
Then think about this… He not only understands on his infinite level, He understands on our finite level. Isn’t that one of the reasons Jesus came as a man? To show us He has been there, done that, and He’s got it? Incredible. The Maker of All Things, the Almighty, the great I AM wanted us to know beyond all doubt that He is right here with us, fully acquainted with our everyday lives. It doesn’t get much better than that.
-JB
Dawn Lucowitz says
Psalm 141: 3-4 – Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies.
I do love that over and over again, throughout the bible (but definitely coming up in proverbs), we are reminded about our mouths and our words and the connection with them to our heart. I love that God knows this is a tough thing for us and will help us with them if we continually seek and ask Him to. I was drawn to the imagery of this verse, and that’s usually not like me. I am not the poetic type, but I guess when it relates to the mouth, this one was perfect!
I think sometimes we see the word evildoers and only think of the really big, bad stuff out there. This verse reminds me so much of my old job and how I was drawn into a ton of “evil” stuff, and was often the “ring leader” of much of it. It reminds me of all the gossip I was involved in and the talking about people behind their backs. I’d like to believe that I always worked hard 100% of the time to glorify God, but that wasn’t always the case. Sometimes it was to spite someone else or to “look good.” I got involved in always trying to justify myself when I was spoken ill of, and it usually led to speaking bad of someone else. Parts of that job make me see that I was at one of the darkest times of my life. Of course I was depressed and stressed out and anxious all the time. Of course I drank alcohol more than water or soda most nights. I was eating far too many evil delicacies during the daytime. I was not guarding my heart or lips. I was not seeking God in all I did. Looking back, I am thankful for that time because it got me to where I am now. I consider this time in my life the healthiest I’ve ever been spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally.
I will continue to struggle with my mouth, but I will also continue to work hard at it every day.
Jodie says
Wow, Dawn. I know we have talked about this before, but your testimony still blows me away. You are really letting God work in you and on you, and you challenge me to want to be more. I was thinking about my mouth this morning, and how words so thoughtlessly pour out sometimes. This is a great prayer…
Jen says
Psalm 143:8- Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
I loved this verse because it reminded me of my quiet time. Isn’t this what it’s all about… starting our day with God’s Word, trusting Him with the hours ahead, seeking His guidance, and giving Him every piece of our lives, right down to our very souls? I’ve read this verse over and over in the last few weeks, and it’s a great prayer to start out the day!
Jason says
“Not only does He understand, but He gets it even more than I do!”
I love this. When I finally let that truth sink in, it changed everything including my prayer life. Now when I’m at the point I can’t even come up with words to say to God, I can just say “you know” and rest knowing that He really does know.