David was a man after God’s own heart. He was a faithful follower of God. He was true to his calling. He held no contempt toward those who threatened his life, and yet we know that he was not perfect. He knew it too. He was, after all, human like us. He knew his weaknesses, his vulnerabilities and his sinful nature. He knew how easy it was to say something he shouldn’t. He especially knew the power of influence. Do you?
Read More safety, correction, wordsWhen my 19-year-old son passed away after a yearlong battle with leukemia, there weren’t many I could turn to. Not everyone could relate to my pain. I felt alone in the land of the living. I didn’t need trite answers or scripture remedies or quick fixes to heal my pain. Rather, I needed someone to come alongside me who would listen to me without condemning me for my raw emotions.
Read More helpless, prayI went through a time in my life when I had been hurt so deeply by the people of God that I was ready to jump ship. There was no one whom I could trust. Who of us has not encountered times like these when we feel like we’re up against a wall due to people, circumstances or challenges that seek to defeat and destroy us? None of us are immune.
Read More trials, truth, innocenceThe thing I love most about the Psalmist, David, is his authenticity, passion, and complete honesty. He doesn’t pull any punches where asking God to avenge him by casting all of his enemies into the miry pit are concerned! Maybe my love for David is because I resonate with him.
Read More accusations @en, reputation, revengeI’ve learned through the years that not everybody can be trusted with my heart. Not everyone can handle my innermost thoughts. I have also learned, the hard way, that not everyone has a right to them. I have learned the wisdom of being quick to forgive, slow to trust and even slower to entrust.
Read More rescue, trustYoung love. I remember when I fell in love with the man who is now my life partner and lawfully wedded husband as if it was yesterday. I couldn’t wait to see him. My heart longed to love him. I spoke of him and sang his praises everywhere I went to whoever crossed my path. I loved spending time with him, often over a good meal. I would think of him before I went to sleep, and when I woke up I was thankful for a new day so I could spend more time with him.
Read More worship, singingLife is a battle isn’t it? We face battles every day like terminal illness, job insecurity, financial stress, relationship breakdown.
Perhaps, like David, you too have been on the front lines of battle. I know I have. I have faced intense spiritual warfare in my home. I have confronted the enemy as a pastor’s wife.
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