This morning I read in 1 Samuel about David after all of his family was kidnapped and all of his possessions taken away.
"David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God."
So perfect. In the middle of complete chaos, David trusted in the Lord. He found his strength in his God.
Then I read in Psalm 46 which was perfect as well.
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."
"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts."
"He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."
He is my ever-present help. He is with me constantly. He voice alone melts the earth. He is my fortress. Everything is in his control.
Yesterday I had this song stuck in my head:
I was playing it over and over and over again in my brain and trying to get it to go away. I hate when songs get stuck in my head. :) And then I actually thought about what it was saying...
"In the middle of my little mess, I forget how big I'm blessed."
Conviction. Talk about conviction. I get so stuck in my little messes - homework, piano practice, trips, etc. I forget how much I am blessed. I am blessed beyond comparison and that thought helps me keep my chin up and feet on the ground. I think that I'll let that song stick in my head today - I need that reminder constantly. :)
