don't you just love how God gives you exactly what you need from His word every time you need it? (which is every day)
today this is exceptionally clear because i've been feeling like trash
worthless
purposeless
stupid
like a bum
tired
insecure
and the like (due, not partly, to george's monthly visit, i am sure).
so i finally go to the Word (shoulda been there sooner in the day) and resume my study in Psalm 16 with verse 9. i learned yesterday (and revisited today) that rejoicing is a greek word (giyl) which means-
"to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion)".
this, to me, means 'freakin' out'.
and rightfully so!
i oughta freak out when i consider that my God preserves me and is trustworthy (vs.1).
and i oughta spin around when i think about God being my portion-everything i need (vs. 5).
and i oughta experience violent emotions when i meditate on the fact that my God is always with me and therefore nothing can shake me!(vs. 8)!!!
so my feelings are once again wrong. the truth once again confronts and comforts me.
conclusion(which i already knew): life ain't about my pity party but about God, who is All in All. it's about God being Himself, Enough, Good, Counselor, Loving, Here, Truth, Preserver, Strength. God.
when i know God, i can more easily snap outta myself.
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