Another Heartstrings...

Many things have taken my time, but the Word of God has remained a fixed covering in my life. There have been days where the battle for my peace of mind is strong. Sometimes I just want to turn everything off. I tried, but then the voices continue in my head to the point where I want to cry. People around me are dying, not a lot. But, the few I have known are gone. The enemy comes in and says, "you are next." The fight for Truth remains strong when I lift up the Shield of Faith. 

Okay, now you have a glimpse into my world. I am searching for answers. Like many others. I have been ignorant of so many things in regard to the character of God. The things I long for seem like a heaven away. The remedy? Press on to know the Lord! He is Wonderful Counselor! He will guide me with His counsel, and afterward receive me to honor and glory. 

Here I am in Psalm 73 again...verses 25-28. "Whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You." 

Have any of you noticed how things, even those new things since Christmas, haven't the enjoyment they once did? My desires are changing. I want to delight more in the Presence of Jesus.

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever." 

This body at the age of 70 is going to eventually wear out. Just like yours. We can try all the life extenders we want but, surely they too wear out. They are things out there that have great claims but, then you look at your bank account and find you are paying too much. Or, they are scams. Everybody wants life. Why not find it in the One Who made you?

Without a first love relationship with the Lord, we fail. Without God as our Rock, we will fall. So, Who is the strength of your heart today? What portion do you have for eternity?

"For behold, those who are far from You shall perish; You will destroy all who are false to you and like [spiritual] harlots depart from You."

Strong words huh? But ever so true. All those enemies near or far who despise the Lord God will come to nothing by His own hand of righteousness. His way of doing things. He is calling us to return to Him, our first Love. 

"But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God and made Him my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works."

Instead of sitting in our misery, we have a purpose. That is to draw near to God and let Him be our refuge. Tell of all His good works. So what is keeping us from doing this? Our own choices. I feel pretty bad right now, but there is still half a day to live in the Light. And I know His mercies are new every morning! I hope you are in a good place with the Lord. I hope and pray that your home is found in Him. Correct priorities will help you rise up and worship Him. Yes, regardless of your circumstances. Rejoice in His goodness today. Hide in Him. Delight in Him. Hold onto the Rock of your salvation. 

God bless and keep you in His wonderful arms of Love. Keep listening to His Word and lifting hands of praise. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen. 

Abundance is... He is my Strength