Besides delighting myself in the Lord, it also stems from needing that clean heart, and a good attitude.
Psalms 51: 10,11, and 12
Ps 10: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me.
This is a very clear cut, upfront written commandment from the Lord. If He says create in me a clean heart, then He must know it is possible. Chew on that for a minute. Is that not fantastic that He knows it is possible for us to have a clean heart. All we have to do is ask for for HELP. I sure wish I knew was it the never-ending heat or what made me lose my temper two days running with my beloved Dakota. She is my buddy as most of you know. I was in a hurry and had things to do, and she just would not go to the bathroom. And, then the storms came. Well, that did not add to my mood. Poor little girl. And, of course it played out in other areas of my life until I realized what was happening. After a zillion "I am sorry" sob stories to the Lord, John, and Dakota, of course my devotions this morning were Psalm 51. 10, 11, and 12. I can not tell you how many times that has happened and I am so thankful to God there are no coincidences in life.
I so needed a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit. We need to check ourselves into the Hotel Bible every night. We need to evaluate our day and not let irritations, distractions, and the enemy trip us up.
Ps: 11 Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
Enough said there!
Ps: 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.
And, then the best part! Restore my JOY, Take Me Back Lord, and Help me be willing to not only give into those daily pesty nothings, but be willing to always want Your spirit within me. He knows it is difficult, but He still knows we can do it. Thank you God for the awesome reconciliation and forgiveness you always have for us.
Are you checking yourself out daily? Are you evaluating how you handle those daily distractions?
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