A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 9

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 9
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart;I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High (Psalm 9:1-2).
 
While most people observe you from the outside, God is observing your heart.
 
Here are a few things He is looking at:

• Is your heart fixed.
• Is your heart grateful.
• Is your heart unmixed.
• Is your heart fully trusting.

 
God’s will for us is to be wholehearted in our response to Him. That doesn’t mean things have to be done flawlessly—it means we are enthusiastic in our response instead of droopy, disinterested, or disappointed. Wholehearted obedience will never carry a “poor me” state of mind.
 
Insight: When you sing unto the Lord from your heart, He is not concerned if you are off key.
 
Insight: When the Lord has your whole heart He will also have your attention, interest, and commitment.
 
Insight: Joy doesn’t walk hand-in-hand with half-heartedness.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 8

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 8
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 
O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth (Psalm 8:1, 9)!
 
Growing up, I never liked my name. It was too short and didn’t mean anything. One day I took the first letter of my middle name (Allan) and the first letter of my last name (Lessin), joined them to my first name and came up with Royal. I didn’t change my name to Royal, but I liked the meaning! 
 
I love every name God has! The Scriptures are packed with them. He has a multitude of names because they help us understand who He is and what He does. His name is honorable, powerful, noble, and glorious.
 
Here are a few examples of names only God can be called:

• Elohim-The triune Creator.
• El Shaddai-The One with all power. The Almighty.
• Adonai-The Lord with absolute authority.
• Jehovah-Raah-The Lord your Shepherd.
• Jehovah Rapha-The Lord who heals you.
• Jehovah Tsidkenu-The Lord your righteousness.
• Jehovah Shalom-The Lord your perfect peace.

 
Meditate upon His names and your faith will grow.
There is salvation because there is a Savior.
There is healing because there is a Healer.
There is comfort because there is a Comforter.
There is help because there is a Helper.
There is provision because there is a Provider.
 
Insight: When you have the Lord, you have it all, because HE is all you need.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 7

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 7
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds. My defense is of God,Who saves the upright in heart. God is a just judge (Psalm 7:9-11).
 
Discipline, correction, and training are some of the good things God does to His children. If God left you alone it would mean two things:

1. You weren’t His child.
2. You were His child, but He didn’t love you.

God is your Father. He is a righteous Father. He pays attention to you. Your character is important to Him. He is daily conforming you into the image of His Son. You are His ambassador in a lost world, and His light in a darkened world. 
 
As God’s child keep these things in mind:

• God isn’t being mean when He wants you to be clean.
• It’s always easier to nip something in the bud than to let it grow into a full grown tree.
• Thank God daily that you can know the freedom and joy of being clean.

Insight: Your hardest day as a child of God is better than your easiest day as an orphan.
 
Insight: God’s righteousness means that everything God does in your life is the right thing. If He were unrighteous, everything God did in your life would be the wrong thing.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 6

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 6
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

For the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord has heard my supplication;The Lord will receive my prayer. Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled;Let them turn back and be ashamed (Psalms 6:8-10).
 
What an amazing, caring God and Father we love and serve. 
 
He is all knowing and He knows you.
He is all powerful and He will act in your behalf.
He is all present and will always hear your call.
 
His compassion will not fail you.
When you weep He will collect your tears.
He understands the meaning of every cry 
that comes from the deepest part of who you are.
 
Insight: The prayers that come from your heart will never confuse Him, annoy Him, or leave Him bewildered.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 5

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 5
Restore, Renew and Refresh
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
  
Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face…. Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You. For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield (Psalm 5:8,11-12).
 
Those who follow God’s path have so much to gain:
 

• The clarity of His guidance.

• The wisdom of His ways.

• The influence of His favor.

 
Those who do not follow God’s path have so much to lose:
 

• The shield of His covering.

• The benefits of His blessing.

• The strength of His joy.

 
It’s a good thing to have certain things settled in your heart. “God leads and I follow” is one of those things. It means your feet will walk on straight paths, right paths, and meaningful paths. It means you won’t walk around in circles, busy but never getting anywhere.
 
Insight: There is never a path in God’s will for your life that leads you to a dead end. Nothing in His will is wasted.

Insight: Don’t look for shortcut signs on God’s path. However, there is a “One Way” sign.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms
Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.
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