[Faith-talk] Fwd: Morning Thoughts for Wednesday, June 1, 2011

[Amy Ragain]

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> From: Stephen Smith <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Date: June 1, 2011 7:02:36 AM CDT
> To: Morning Thoughts 1 <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Subject: Morning Thoughts for Wednesday, June 1, 2011
> 
> Psalms 32:1-11 (NASB)
> Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God.
> A Psalm of David. A *Maskil.
> [32:1] How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,
> Whose sin is covered!
> [2] How blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity,
> And in whose spirit there is no deceit!
> [3] When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away
> Through my groaning all day long.
> [4] For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;
> My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of summer. Selah.
> [5] I acknowledged my sin to You,
> And my iniquity I did not hide;
> I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD”;
> And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.
> [6] Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found;
> Surely in a flood of great waters they will not reach him.
> [7] You are my hiding place; You preserve me from trouble;
> You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.
> [8] I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go;
> I will counsel you with My eye upon you.
> [9] Do not be as the horse or as the mule which have no understanding,
> Whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check,
> Otherwise they will not come near to you.
> [10] Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
> But he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him.
> [11] Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones;
> And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
> 
> Good morning blessed family!! Ours is such a great God that He can right every wrong; can forgive every sin, can heal every heart, can strengthen every body and calm every fear!!  Though we allow sin to creep into our lives, God will wash it away as we turn from our prideful, lustful ways and seek His Will.  As we repent, His Holy Spirit strengthens our resolve and turns our eyes to His Word, which is Truth.  I am so grateful for the truth of this Psalm!!  I am secure in Jesus, knowing He came down from the Throne of Glory to personally show us the way back home, to His Home, where we shall dwell for all eternity!!
> 
> I have been so richly blessed this past week, with fellowship of loving family and an extended family of loved ones, and with rich teachings and preachings and ministering by godly men and children, as we honored those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.  I will carry those memories as long as my mind holds out.
> 
> The most significant sacrifice of all was that of Jesus Christ, whose mission was not to protect our earthly safety and temporary security, but to provide a way back home, where we will forever be protected, provisioned, and freed from all sin, evil, sickness and death; where we shall never more shed a tear in fear, anxiety, sorrow or pain; where healing of body, mind and spirit will be complete and absolute.
> 
> I had a sleepless and anxiety-filled night last night, with no reason for it that I could conclude.  When I pulled myself from bed, at close to three, I did some reading, and found in a couple of words of one paragraph, the answers my soul had been searching for.  The simple words, "...when we were done."  Illuminated my mind to understanding, and calmed my deepest fears.  All of a sudden my world of doubt faded away, and peace overcame me. I slept under the wings of God's Holy Spirit.
> 
> May our day be filled with the reality of God's ever-present loving kindness, power and majesty.  As we submit to his Will, may our path be made straight, and our joy, overflow!
> 
> With great love, hope and joy,
> 
> <3Steve:-))