Day 21: Milestone

Well, here it is... my 21st post. My three-week anniversary. It takes twenty-one days to develop a habit, so I consider this a bit of a milestone for me. I admit, there were days when I was at a loss for words, and there were days when I wasn't sure if I would have enough time to write, but God always blessed me with ideas to write about and time to write them. Therefore, this is indeed a time to celebrate.

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.
~Psalm 34 (KJV)

I just felt compelled to post this Psalm in its entirety; I couldn't focus in on one or two verses. That isn't a bad thing! Psalm 34 is like a summary of what God does for his faithful children: He listens to, blesses, provides for, protects, saves, and delivers us... and so much more! All because He loves us! Faith may be difficult, but that's why it's called "faith." Just remember all that God does for you and trust that He will always be there for you... because He is! Don't beat yourself up if you aren't perfect. You're human; God is the only one who is perfect. He will forgive you if only you ask Him to.

Don't give up on your God-given dreams and passions. If opportunities arise and God pushes you toward them, then you best take them! Trust in the Lord and He WILL NOT fail you!

Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for blessing me with the words and ideas to write this blog. I know that I'm not always 100% motivated to write, but Lord, I am determined to honor and glorify You in any way that I can. I know that this isn't much, but this project of mine has helped me to be more focused on the study of Your Word. Lord, please continue to inspire me and grant me with the ideas and the words to keep this blog going for many, many years. Lord, I ask that you please watch over my parents, grandparents, family, friends, and pets. Please bless them, Lord... keep them safe, strong, happy, and healthy. And please, Lord, continue to walk with me and guide me through life. You have made me who I am... you have healed me, Lord, and blessed me in more ways than I could ever count. Whatever you have planned for me, I accept with open arms. I trust You completely and entirely with all my heart and soul, and I love You more than anything and I want to be with You forever and ever. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.