We are hamstrung in this world at times. Hobbled by situations but a thought from reading Psalm 52 is that the heart of God is for the righteous and the reward belongs to them. Anyone who deceives or lies to look good will have their day coming. God can do far more in making sure to even the score so let Him handle that part. You concentrate on just running your race the best you can, and you will finish as a champ in His eyes.
A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post ”Coming Together” that highlighted how Gideon overcame adversity throughout his life to do great things for God. As leader, his people achieved their aims and stepped ahead of their enemies. He then gave credit to God for all the victories.
The people had good leadership with a plan for them to achieve amazing things. Most of all, the Words of God gave the victory because Gideon listened. Let us praise God with the song Words by Hawk Nelson. Like the song says, “Words can build us up, words can break us down; start a fire in our hearts, or put it out”.
The first step to getting to our destination is being focused on the way to God as pointed out in the scripture above. If we pay attention to the things of this world, we become stressed and confused. We are thrown off track to where we want to go.
A thought from “What Matters Most” is the importance of putting our attention on the things of God so we are prepared for the world. Wisdom begins by seeking God, understanding His Way, and applying our faith.
As the song God Is In This Story by Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave points out, God is in the details. Even in the broken parts, He holds our heart. When at our weakest, we can trust in Jesus.
The photo was taken back in the mid 1980’s when a friend of mine from my hometown and I went on a trip to Europe. We had recently graduated from college and decided to travel before we got too busy in our careers. Taken from high up on a mountain, the city below is Lucerne Switzerland which sits amid snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne.
Much of our life is directed by the low standards of this world rather than God’s higher standard. Success is defined by lofty incomes, nice cars, or an expensive house instead of vast spiritual assets like faith, hope, and love!
The challenge is to keep focused on what matters most which is to follow His Way. Then to be used to reveal the Way to others. As we read today in Psalm 53, the thought for me is on priorities. The world wants to mold us by using TV, social media, advertisements, and worldly pleasures.
This day, let us put our attention on the things of God so we are prepared for the world. If we pay too much attention to the world, we become stressed or confused so let us be wise by seeking God. By understanding His Way and being successful at applying our faith.
This day with You Lord, help us to stay on pace to finish this race as we receive Your grace. Along the journey Lord, we want to keep our attention on Your Way. We pray today for our attention to be undivided to the path provided. The world will distract but with You our thoughts are intact. Worldly pleasures will fade away, but the Word remains forever to give us true pleasure. Amen!
But l am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. – Psalm 52:8
A lesson from “See the Victory” is that the heart of God is for the righteous and the reward belongs to them. Anyone who deceives or lies to look good, will have their day coming. God can do far greater than we could ever do to even the score and ultimately bring victory.
So this day my friend, listen to the song Heart of God by Zach Williams and know there is only love in the heart of God and love always wins.
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