Rejoice In The LORD!

Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11

I rejoice in the LORD, for He is my portion.

During my devotional time with the LORD this morning, I was blessed to listen to a message from John Piper. He was preaching on the subject of Christian Hedonism, and how we should pursue the joy that is only found in God.

Psalm 32:11 gives such a vivid picture of what that joy should look like.

I had a moment yesterday when I wasn't feeling joy. I felt anger over a particular situation that I had no control over. I wanted to take action, to get my "revenge". But the LORD reminded me that He is my KING, and that Vengeance is His, and His alone.

The LORD reminded me that "The joy of the LORD is my strength..."

God is my Mizpah (Strong Tower)
The LORD is a shield all about me
The LORD is Holy
The LORD is Mighty to save
The LORD is Righteous

Throughout the days that pass, I thank God for His word. His word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

I am grateful for the newfound zeal that my youngest son has for God's word. I was so happy when he brought his bible with him, when I picked him up from his mother's house to take him surfing. He is really getting into it and I thank the LORD for that.

I rejoice unto the LORD, in His High Holy habitation. He is upon the throne. He rules with an Iron Sceptre, and chastises those whom He loves, in the same way that a father chastises a son.

LORD,

I give thanks to YOU Father for the Cross of Christ Jesus. I thank YOU for YOUR HOLY WORD which carries me through many situations. It helps me to know YOU more and more.

LORD, please continue to teach me YOUR ways and thoughts. I need to be humbled, and broken so that YOU can continue to grow inside of me.

Father, please help me to be a better father to my children. Help me to love my wife even when the divorce is finalized. You know that I struggle with that everyday LORD. Please Help me JESUS.

I Love YOU LORD :)

God Bless You All :)