July 5
Meditating on Your Works
Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 145:1-7 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17 | Acts 23:11-35 | Proverbs 18:14-15
Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 145:1-7
“On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works I will meditate.” (Psalm 145:5 ESV)
It is easy in the busyness of our lives to neglect meditation. It is easy to rush through our devotional times with the Lord; to rush through our prayers. When we do, we neglect the discipline that is most likely to bring a sense of the presence of God to our daily lives: meditation.
When we slow down our reading and praying and take time to meditate and listen, we become more aware of His presence and more sensitive to His voice. Our whole perspective on the day changes as we remember the greatness of the God who loves us and cares for us. As we walk through the day aware of his goodness, we recognize his good works all around us.
Our negative attitudes and thought patterns begin to melt away with the sense of his glorious presence. The trials of life seem more bearable knowing he is with me. Even the most difficult circumstances and people cannot steal our joy when his presence is near, for “in his presence is fullness of joy.”
(Excerpt from Open Up Your Heart by Jeff Syverson. The e-book is available in the kindle store at Amazon.com. Check it out!)
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Amen Brother Jeff! Meditation is the key for me! Quiet time with the LORD first thing in the morning, listening for His still small voice. Thank you!
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