I cried tears of gratitude when I read this passage of Scripture today and listened to a song that was written directly from it...
"How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit!
When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. I acknowledged my sin to You, and my iniquity I did not hide; I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD;' And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters they shall not reach him. You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding, whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you. Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart."
Psalm 32
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Blog by Melody Joy King
2 comments:
I do not know you but I read your comment on Beth Moore's site about your diagnosis and your hopes for the coming year. I just cried out in prayer for you. You are so good to know that the Word of God is your strength and your shield. It is your defensive weapon. While I do not have your diagnosis, two in my family do and they handle it completely differently. I will tell you, the one who walks with Jesus LIVES. It's not always easy but she has far fewer ups and downs and she has joy. My prayer for you is that you will find JOY with your KING and that your life will be the MELODY He intended. Blessings to you for an unbelievable 2011
Thank you so much Jenny! That means a whole lot coming from someone I have never met, and I mean that sincerely. Our God is indeed greater, stronger, and more powerful than any difficulty we may face in this life. I am humbled and so encouraged by your prayers for me. Thank you dear sister, you have encouraged my heart greatly on the first day of this new year. May God bless you and yours mightily this year! :0)
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